It has been the bankers' destiny ... to find themselves on the dangerous edge of the world, pointing up the contradictions and cross-purposes. They are not often loved for it.

In America journalism is apt to be regarded as an extension of history: in Britain, as an extension of conversation.

Muddle is the extra unknown personality in any committee.

Once you touch the trappings of monarchy, like opening an Egyptian tomb, the inside is liable to crumble.

Members rise from CMG (known sometimes in Whitehall as 'Call Me God') to KCMG ('Kindly Call Me God') to .. the GCMG ('God Calls Me God').

Snobbery - the "pox Britannica"

If you are lonely when you are alone, you are in poor company.

The loss of liberty to a generous mind is worse than death.

The commercialization of sport is the democratization of sport.

I am not opposed to all wars. I'm opposed to dumb wars.

I think it's really important to treat yourself with respect because sometimes people can get down on themselves

Sure, finishing last has negative connotations. But finishing second-to-last or last is still losing.

Everybody starts at the top, and then has the problem of staying there. Lasting accomplishment, however, is still achieved through a long, slow climb and self-discipline.

When a parent dies, the whole house of cards comes down.

It's possible for the heavyweight champion of the world to be with one woman.

The actor is too prone to exaggerate his powers; he wants to play Hamlet when his appearance is more suitable to King Lear.