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Winston Churchill
Historical reference used to frame moral narratives in war.
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Videos Mentioning Winston Churchill
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All-In Podcast
Former British Prime Minister, quoted for comparing the 'inherent vice of capitalism' (unequal sharing of blessings) with the 'inherent virtue of socialism' (equal sharing of miseries).
Noam Chomsky: Putin, Ukraine, China, and Nuclear War | Lex Fridman Podcast #316
Lex Fridman
British Prime Minister, quoted indirectly regarding the phrase 'war, war is not joy, joy'.
Ricardo Semler Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Former British Prime Minister, admired by Ricardo Semler for his 'absurd' habit of sitting in a bathtub with a lit cigar, and for taking long vacations even while leading his country.
Chris Young Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Former British Prime Minister, described as a 'fascinating individual' and a 'historic level of success' through his writings, military service, and political career.
Walter O'Brien Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, admired by Walter O'Brien for his wisdom and attitude towards government.
Rolf Potts Interview: Part 1 (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Quoted regarding the importance of planning, even if the plan isn't strictly followed.
Strength Training, Shredding Body Fat, and Increasing Testosterone and Sex Drive | Charles Poliquin
Tim Ferriss
Praised by Charles Poliquin as a successful figure due to his courage, vision, and ability to learn from mistakes.
Arnold Schwarzenegger — On Psychological Warfare
Tim Ferriss
A historical figure admired by Arnold Schwarzenegger, subject of a book by Boris Johnson.
Harvey Mansfield on Machiavelli, Straussianism, and the Character of Liberal Democracy | CWT
Conversations with Tyler
British statesman, orator, and Prime Minister who led Britain during World War II. Mansfield recalls seeing him speak in 1953.
Gymshark CEO: How I Built A $1.5 Billion Business At 19! Ben Francis
The Diary Of A CEO
A quote attributed to him, 'I'm just preparing my impromptu remarks,' inspired Ben Francis's approach to public speaking.
Paul Conti: Narcissism, Sociopathy, Envy, and the Nature of Good and Evil | Lex Fridman Podcast #357
Lex Fridman
British prime minister (mispronounced as 'Churchhill') whose quote about Russia being a "riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma" is recalled by Lex Fridman.
Jeremi Suri: Civil War, Slavery, Freedom, and Democracy | Lex Fridman Podcast #354
Lex Fridman
British Prime Minister during World War II, mentioned as a war victor who, despite success, might have been voted out of office soon after the war due to concerns about centralized power.
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All-In Podcast
Supported himself by writing books, drawing a parallel to politicians making money from books post-office.
Fiona Hill: Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump | Lex Fridman Podcast #335
Lex Fridman
Former British Prime Minister, quoted for his famous saying 'Never let a good crisis go to waste.'
Chris Blattman: War and Violence | Lex Fridman Podcast #273
Lex Fridman
British Prime Minister during WWII, admired for his steadfast refusal to surrender to Hitler, an example of noble intransigence and moral leadership.
Peterson Academy | Andrew Doyle | The Shakespearean Tragedies | Lecture 1 (Official)
Peterson Academy
His government partially funded Laurence Olivier's nationalistic film adaptation of Henry V.
German author and novelist Norman Ohler Address at the Oxford Union
OxfordUnion
Mentioned as having given a solo address at the Oxford Union and for coining the term 'sickle cut' strategy used by Germany in its attack on the West.