I think almost every political leader is always told that the next speech they make is the most crucial one.

Do not underestimate the determination of a quiet man.

All I can say to the others is, 'Look out, we're on our way.

After years of piecemeal reform the current welfare system is complex and unfair.

We do not celebrate people who have made success out of serious hard work.

A system that was originally designed to support the poorest in society is now trapping them in the very condition it was supposed to alleviate.

Over the years the political establishment has frowned if a mainstream politician mentions marriage.

I went up to the top of the career ladder and I came down again, I am past all that.

That thing, 'You must stay together for the kids,' is out of fashion but is right. It's not arguing parents that children don't like, it is having one parent.

I am not going to go round trying to make people say 'Wow!'... I'm not going to play Hollywood lookalikes.

No I'm not a great believer in getting back over things and saying if only, or if, or buts because I don't think we actually get anywhere on that.

To bring relevance to people, you have to be able to speak their language effectively

This isn’t fiction, the man says. This is the Post Office.

There is always a strong need for self-education during and after school education. Education is a never-ending process of intellectual growth.

There are consequences to ignoring consequences that are a consequence of my blatant unwillingness to learn from my consequences.

Tom Farrell had always wished Hell on his boss. On New Years Eve... Hell sent someone.-Along For The Ride-

It's hard to go with a trend. As soon as it's out, everyone picks it up. It's important to stay true to yourself. Have fun with fashion instead of letting it dictate.

There's always going to be the circumstances you can't plan for. There's always the unexpected relevance and the serendipity.

I'm happy with what I've done but it's a challenge to try to win more.

The lively phraseology of Montesquieu was the result of long meditation. His words, as light as wings, bear on them grave reflections.

Democracy has both expanded and declined over the years.