http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r36wikH36JM

We can spend hours and hours, arguing about some of the greatest leaders in history. Abe Lincoln, Margret Thatcher, Washington, Sitting Bull, heck, even Jesus. We can argue about which ones of them were better, purer and with the best intentions. But I believe that the best leaders are those who have been thrust into a position of leadership, and have accepted the challenge for the good of others not for themselves. Great leaders are not given their place. Sir Winston Churchill is a great example of a leader, who was carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders and never once faltered. In his speech to Harrow University in 1941, during Great Brittians 3rd year in the Second World War he said the following "Never give in, never give in, never, never, never! In nothing great or small. large or petty, Never give in." This is a perfect quote of his, perseverance, his determination to bring his country up from the ruins and fight the Nazis. He is proud of what he has done to the country also, in the speech he also says "...the great improvement in the position of our country..." he knows that he has helped this country out of one of its darkest times and, he knows there is further to go.  "Why when I was here last time we were all alone, desperately alone."but later in the speech he says "We are not poorly armed to-day". All these quotes show his attitude, it was positive, it was a positive "lets go kick some butt" attitude.
           Churchill succeeded Neville Chamberlain, constantly opposing his, and most of Europe's policy of appeasement "Churchill took the lead in warning about Nazi Germany and in campaigning for rearmament." In his first several years of office he had to deal with the constant Air Raids on Brittian during the Battle Of brittian in 1940. After Brittian successfully defended themselves with the help of the shelter of their subway system and anti- aircraft fire the Nazis backed off. Brittian continues to fight on mainland europe and had a hard war infront of them until 1945 when the nazis were defeated.
          I think believe that many lessons can be taken from Sir Winston Churchill, his quotes, his speeches and his actions. Too many times in life do people give in to intimidation and fatigue, the only person- usually- who is standing in our way is ourselves. One of my favorite quotes of all time, helps me to keep on going when all seems lost and never give in.
"When your going through hell, keep going"
                                                       -Sir Winston Churchill