Quotations

  1. Home
  2. Education
  3. Quotations

Top 10 Winston Churchill Quotes

By Simran Khurana, About.com Guide

See More About:

Winston Churchill is known for his sarcasm and wit. Churchill commented on human nature, society, and the world in general. His keen sense of observation brings to life seemingly innocuous concepts and events. This is a top 10 list of Winston Churchill quotes.

1. Winston Churchill

I like a man who grins when he fights.

2. Winston Churchill

Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.

3. Winston Churchill

I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat.

4. Winston Churchill

A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.

5. Winston Churchill

The inherent vice of capitalism is the uneven division of blessings, while the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal division of misery.

6. Winston Churchill

It is no use saying, 'We are doing our best.' You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary.

7. Winston Churchill

The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.

8. Winston Churchill

He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire.

9. Winston Churchill

The problems of victory are more agreeable than the problems of defeat, but they are no less difficult.

10. Winston Churchill

Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those others that have been tried.

Explore Quotations

About.com Special Features

A Smarter Future

Tips that will help finance your education, excel in the classroom, and advance your career. More >

How to Ace the GRE

Being well prepared is the first step; here are more essential suggestions. More >

Quotations

  1. Home
  2. Education
  3. Quotations
  4. How to Use Quotations
  5. Quotes by Famous People
  6. Winston Churchill Quotes
  7. Winston Churchill Quotes: Famous Winston Churchill Quotes>

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.