“In a time of universal deceit - telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”

“A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers, but borrowed from his children.”

“All warfare is based on deception.”

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

“The hottest place in Hell is reserved for those who remain neutral in times of great moral conflict.”

“Always remember, a cat looks down on man, a dog looks up to man, but a pig will look man right in the eye and see his equal.”

“The poodle [Rufus] ate in the dining room with the rest of the [Churchill] family. A cloth was laid for him on the Persian carpet beside the head of the household, and no one else ate until the butler had served Rufus's meal.”

“One evening at Chequers the film was Oliver Twist. Rufus, as usual, had the best seat in the house, on his master's lap. At the point when Bill Sikes was about to drown his dog to put the police off his track, Churchill covered Rufus's eyes with his hand. He said, "Don't look now, dear. I'll tell you about it afterwards."”