Manly Chunks of Wisdom: Quotes from Winston Churchill

Welcome to another episode of the Manlihood ManCast, where we explore the timeless wisdom of remarkable men throughout history. Today, we dive into the life and quotes of one of the greatest statesmen and leaders of the 20th century, Sir Winston Churchill. Known for his indomitable spirit and resolute courage, Churchill’s wisdom continues to inspire men to this day. Do you want more Manly Chunks of Wisdom? Go to http://manlihood.com/chunks

Winston Churchill: A Man of Courage and Wisdom:

Churchill was born on November 30, 1874, into an aristocratic British family. He had a remarkable political career, serving as a soldier, war correspondent, and statesman. His courage and wisdom were evident from a young age when he joined the British Army, seeing action in India and the Sudan. Churchill’s resilience and determination were on full display during World War II when he served as Britain’s Prime Minister. His stirring speeches and steadfast leadership rallied his nation during its darkest hours, earning him the title ‘The Bulldog of Britain.’

Quotes from Winston Churchill

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”

“We are masters of the unsaid words, but slaves of those we let slip out.”

“You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.”

“We sleep safely at night because rough men stand ready to visit violence on those who would harm us.”

“When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber.”

“All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope”

“You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life.”

“Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.”

“If you are going through hell, keep going.”

“My tastes are simple: I am easily satisfied with the best.”

“History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.”

“Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.”

“Tact is the ability to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that they look forward to the trip.”

“I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.”

“It is not enough that we do our best; sometimes we must do what is required.”

“For myself I am an optimist – it does not seem to be much use to be anything else.”

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

“A fanatic is one who can’t change his mind and won’t change the subject.”

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”

“The price of greatness is responsibility.”

“Personally, I’m always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught.”

“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.”

“An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last.”

“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.”

“To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour.”

“Everyone is in favor of free speech. Hardly a day passes without its being extolled, but some people’s idea of it is that they are free to say what they like, but if anyone else says anything back, that is an outrage.”

“Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small, large or petty—never give in, except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force. Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.”

“Nothing in life is so exhilarating as to be shot at without result.”

“Don’t interrupt me while I’m interrupting.”

As we wrap up this episode of ‘Manly Chunks of Wisdom’ featuring the quotes of Winston Churchill, we’re reminded of the enduring courage, wisdom, and determination of this remarkable man. Churchill’s words serve as a beacon of inspiration for all of us, urging us to stand up for our convictions, face adversity head-on, and always strive for a better tomorrow.

Thank you for joining us today on the Manlihood ManCast. Remember, greatness lies within every man, waiting to be awakened. Stay tuned for more episodes where we explore the timeless wisdom of history’s greatest men.