Churchill Said, "Don't Grieve for Me Too Much"

Before Winston Churchill left for the Western Front during World War I, he wrote a letter to his wife of seven years, Clementine, which was to be opened only upon his death. In the letter dated July 17, 1915, Churchill told Clementine, "On the whole, especially since I met you my darling one, I have been happy and you have taught me how noble a woman's heart can be." Knowing he may not return, Churchill told Clementine, "Do not grieve for me too much... death is only an incident, and not the most important..." One the more pragmatic side, Churchill also included instructions on how Clementine could pay off his debts and what life-insurance benefits she would receive.