I have never accepted what many people have kindly said namely that I inspired the nation. Their will was resolute and remorseless, and as it proved, unconquerable. It fell to me to express it.
Source: On World War II, 80th birthday address to Parliament 30 Nov 54
-- Winston Churchill, (Nov 30 1874-1965), English statesman, author; He was prime minister, orator and author; inspired and rallied the British people during WW II.