Winston Churchill is widely celebrated as Britain’s greatest ever Prime Minster ensuring the fighting spirit was alive and well during World War 2.

The dogged politician captivated the nation with his wartime speeches that kept morale high across the land.

But it is perhaps his use of the English language in another form that has helped keep his legend alive for so long.

Whether it was cutting an aggressive MP down to size or poking fun at himself, Churchill was loved for his quips.

We have compiled a list of the best 8 put downs, witty remarks and pearls of wisdom Churchill delivered - that will still raise a chuckle today.

1. Toilet humour

"Tell him I can only deal with one s*** at a time."

When he was disturbed while on the toilet by a call from Lord Privy Seal.
Drink: Winston Churchill was fond of having a drop of alcohol

2. Liquid laughs

"If I were married to you, I'd drink it."

Responding to a comment from Nancy Astor, who said to Churchill: "If I were married to you, I'd put poison in your coffee."
Leader: The wartime Prime Minister was loved for his remarks

3. Death defying

"I am ready to meet my maker. Whether my maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter."

When asked by a reporter if he had any fear of dying.
Horseplay: Many non-Tories still admired the political beast (
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4. Insulting behaviour

"My dear, you are ugly, and what’s more, you are disgustingly ugly. But tomorrow I shall be sober and you will still be disgustingly ugly."

Hitting back at female MP Bessie Braddock who said to Churchill: "Winston, you are drunk, and what's more you are disgustingly drunk."
Hero: Churchill was credited with keeping Britain united during the war (
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5. Faint praise

"A modest man, who has much to be modest about."

Upon being asked about the Labour Prime Minister Clement Attlee.
Agreement: Churchill worked hard to get the USA and Russia onside (
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6. Special relationship

"All I can say is that I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me."

When speaking at a reception in Washington, USA, during World War 2.
Statesman: The leader is considered Britain's finest Prime Minster (
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7. Tasty joke

"An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last.”

Churchill making his feelings on appeasement and Neville Chamberlain known.
Writer: Churchill wrote a series of books detailing his adventures (
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8. Birthday blues

"I wish Stanley Baldwin no ill, but it would have been much better if he had never lived."

Winston Churchill on declining to send an eightieth birthday letter to former Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin.

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