A. J. P. Taylor

The crusade against Communism was even more imaginary than the specter of Communism.

— A. J. P. Taylor

Perfect soldier, perfect gentleman never gave offence to anyone not even the enemy.

— A. J. P. Taylor

In my opinion, most of the great men of the past were only there for the beer --the wealth, prestige and grandeur that went with the power.

— A. J. P. Taylor

The greatest problem about old age is the fear that it might go on too long.

— A. J. P. Taylor

There is nothing more agreeable in life than to make peace with the Establishment—and nothing more corrupting.

— A. J. P. Taylor