Churchill made this remark near the end of World War II, after The Times of London suggested he retire gracefully following the 1945 election. His reply, “I fight for my corner. Mr. Editor, I leave when the pub closes.”, perfectly captured his defiant spirit.
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Obituary for Sir Winston Churchill in New York Times.
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