As a member of our team you played the game. Now you form a team with a man of your heart for the highest natural purpose.
– John Curtin
Captaining the government of a nation is a bit more exacting than captain of a football team. I know for I've done both.
– John Curtin
If I liken the Pacific War to a football match, I can say to you that the first half is over, we have kicked off after the interval, and we are going to carry the ball into enemy territory for a smashing victory.
– John Curtin
The game is not lost - or won - until the last bell goes.
– John Curtin
We cannot measure the cost of this terrible war in money and material things. I doubt if there can be any spiritual assessment of the loss.