Winston Churchill, a former military man who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945, was one of the major figures who changed the course of the World War II. A powerful orator, he was relentless in his speeches and radio broadcasts during the World War II which helped inspire British resistance against Nazi Germany. He is credited to have led Britain to victory in the devastating war and is hailed as a wartime hero and one of the greatest Britons to have ever lived. Rebellious and independent minded from an early age, he grew up to have a successful career as a military man and journalist before venturing into politics. Known for his wit and quirky sense of humor, he left collections of quotes that are both humorous yet inspirational. Read on to experience the wisdom of Churchill through his carefully-crafted words!