Quote by Sir Winston Churchill

If the Almighty were to rebuild the world and asked me for advice, I would have English Channels round every country. And the atmosphere would be such that anything which attempted to fly would be set on fire.

If the Almighty were to rebuild the world and asked me for a

Summary

This quote, attributed to Sir Winston Churchill, highlights his sarcasm and tongue-in-cheek humor. He suggests that if he were asked to advise on how to rebuild the world, he would create English Channels around every country, emphasizing the dominance and influence of the English language. Additionally, he jokingly proposes an atmosphere in which anything attempting to fly would be set on fire, perhaps suggesting a mistrust or fear of airborne innovations. Overall, this quote showcases Churchill's wit and playful sense of imagination.

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