A biography for Robert Menzieshasn’t been written yet.
“The long-established and noble rule of Law, one of the greatest products of the character and tradition of British history, has suffered a deadly blow. Blackmail has become respectable.”
“A man may be a tough, concentrated, successful money-maker and never contribute to his country anything more than a horrible example.”
“It is a simple but sometimes forgotten truth that the greatest enemy to present joy and high hopes is the cultivation of retrospective bitterness.”
“Considering the company I keep in this place, that is hardly surprising.”
“I am one of the few men honest enough to say they do not understand women.”
“Never forget posterity when devising a policy. Never think of posterity when making a speech.”