"England has been offered a choice between..." - Quote by Winston Churchill
England has been offered a choice between war and shame. She has chosen shame and will get war.
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“The United States invariably does the right thing, after having exhausted every other alternative.”
“Everyone can recognize history when it happens. Everyone can recognize history after is has happened; but only the wise man knows at the moment what is vital and permanent, what is lasting and memorable.”
“I am not a bit afraid of Siegfried Sassoon. That man can think. I am afraid only of people who cannot think.”
More on Shame
“It's a burden to us even to be human beings-men with our own real body and blood; we are ashamed of it, we think it a disgrace and try to contrive to be some sort of impossible generalized man.”
“People are often vain of their passions, even of the worst, but envy is a passion so timid and shame-faced that no one ever dare avow her.”
“We are ashamed of our fear; for we know that a righteous man would not suspect danger nor incur any. Wherever a man feels fear, there is an avenger.”
More on Choice
“The things that matter in this country have been reduced in choice, there are two political parties, there are a handful insurance companies, there are six or seven information centers.. but if you want a bagel there are 23 flavors. Because you have the illusion of choice!”
“Discipline is choosing between what you want now, and what you want most.”
“For what is the best choice for each individual is the highest it is possible for him to achieve.”