I am still reeling with delight at the soaring majesty of Norfolk.

Childhood is measured out by sounds and smells and sights, before the dark hour of reason grows.

Too many people in the modern world view poetry as a luxury, not a necessity like petrol. But to me it's the oil of life.

It's strange that those we miss the most Are those we take for granted.

Now if the harvest is over, And the world cold, Give me the bonus of laughter, As I lose hold.

History must not be written with bias, and both sides must be given, even if there is only one side.

People's backyards are much more interesting than their front gardens, and houses that back on to railways are public benefactors.

I ought to warn you that my verse is of no interest to people who can think.

And I think it was the outline of that church tower at Belaugh against the sky which gave me a passion for churches so that every church I've past since I've wanted to stop and look in.

And now, dear Lord, I cannot wait Because I have a luncheon date.

Topography is one of my chief themes in my poetry, about the country, the suburbs and the seaside. Then there comes love... and increasingly; the fear of death.

Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, "Make me feel important." Not only will you succeed in sales, you will succeed in life.

To mourn is to touch directly the substance of divine compassion.

If he (John Adams) could not control events, he could at least record them for posterity – perhaps the ultimate form of control.

World without end.

If everybody went to balls and did less drugs, itd be a fun world, wouldnt it?

Then it becomes necessary to get the field organisation to accept the help provided. This is normally the role of the Change Manager; to implement the change that no-one asked for or wants.

I thought there were moments to complain about your parents and moments to be grateful, and it was a shame to mix those moments up.

Rule of religion: purpose breathes even in dirt and stones.

When trying to communicate with each other, a husband and wife should be careful to make sure their voices and faces agree with their words.

Panic is efficient. Panic is effective. Panic is the way I get things done! Panic attacks are my booster rockets!