"There is nothing more agreeable in life than to make peace with the Establishment - and nothing more..." — A. J. P. Taylor

The crusade against Communism was even more imaginary than the specter of Communism.

A master of improvised speech and improvised policies.

A racing tipster who only reached Hitler's level of accuracy would not do well for his clients.

Like most of those who study history, he (Napoleon III) learned from the mistakes of the past how to make new ones.