I am a hunter. Not merely 'a person who hunts', but someone to whom this ancient, natural and honorable activity is an essential and deeply meaningful part of life.

Clouds, leaves, soil, and wind all offer themselves as signals of changes in the weather. However, not all the storms of life can be predicted.

There is no such thing as a leap into literacy.

I've known no better teacher than hunting. And what hunting has taught me is hardly restricted to the ways of wildings and woods.

The 'will to peace' is the best answer that we can imagine to the 'will to war', which unfortunately seems as strong in this century as it was in the middle of the last.

It matters not what you fight but what you fight for.

Physicality is the basis of performance.

Take no duty of the Guard lightly. Friends must not be enemies Just as enemies must not be friends. Discerning the two is a life's work.

The natural world is the only reality, thus the only valid base for spirituality there is.

Take no duty of the Guard lightly. Friends must not be enemies Just as enemies must not be friends.Discerning the two is a life's work.

Our notion of the perfect society embraces the family as its center and ornament, and this paradise is not secure until children appear to animate and complete the picture.

It's part of life to have obstacles. It's about overcoming obstacles; that's the key to happiness.

I don't regard myself as a great classical or jazz pianist. I like country music, but I'm not a great player. I just like music. Drums 'n' bass is pretty exciting and I'd love to explore it.

O fortunate bride, who never again will become elated after childbirth! O lucky older wife, who has been cured of feeling unwanted!

I wasn't born to be a fighter. The causes I have fought for have invariably been causes that should have been gained by a delicate suggestion. Since they never were, I made myself into a fighter.

I can't choose whether someone is offended by my actions. I can choose whether I care.

I've never treated anyone badly or in a discriminatory way based on their gender, race, religion or sexuality - period.

It has been rumoured that I was the brains of the robbery, but that was totally incorrect. I've been described as the tea boy, which is also incorrect.

Teaching children about the natural world should be seen as one of the most important events in their lives.

Knavery's plain face is never seen till used.