At the end of the day government is about teamwork and partnership and we will be proving that by working together.

My guiding principle is that prosperity can be shared. We can create wealth together. The global economy is not a zero-sum game.

I know people are looking at whats happening in Washington and then they also look at events in Europe, in Greece and Portugal and other places and worry about that.

All my life I've believed that men and women have equal capacities and talents...consequently there should be equality in life's chances.

Through hard work and education, we can deliver a strong economy and opportunity for all.

There will be no carbon tax under the government I lead.

In politics there's never a magic wand.

Our nation is well equipped to make the transition. We have an abundance of natural resources like wind, natural gas, solar and geothermal.

If you complain, you’re ‘playing the victim’; if you don’t complain, you are a victim.

Those of you who have spent time with Australians know that we are not given to overstatement. By nature we are laconic speakers and by conviction we are realistic thinkers.

I know reform is never easy. But I know reform is right.

The one who would be constant in happiness must frequently change.

When the family is destroyed, society eventually disintegrates.

When the sun shines wondrously in the morning, even the shadows in our mind start running away!

Slow adaptation is driven by forces such as evolution. Fast adaptation is driven by forces such as insight.

I could never say I'm going to do bigger and better things because that would negate what I've already accomplished, and I don't want to do that.

I don't have a strong interest in history.

I suppose now I'm obliged to wish you happiness in your new life. Although happiness in the absence of indoor plumbing is a debatable concept.

The Iraqi people are some of the warmest people you'll meet in your life. They are extremely receptive to strangers. Their hospitality is immense.

Have you ever noticed that salvation, much like your car keys, is usually found where and when you least expect it? (Acheron)

Well, you know, I mean, I first did my live shows in the late 70's and in those days I had a boatload of equipment that always seemed to be going wrong.