Quote of the Day

As Chancellor of the Exchequer in the mid-1920s, Churchill asked his chief economist what would be required to produce a good estimate of the total cost of World War I to Britain.  The economist replied that it would take ten years by the best means available, whereupon Churchill promised his answer to the Prime Minister that same day.  He explained:  “If I give him my best guess this afternoon, it will take ten years for anyone to prove me wrong.”