It is almost always wrong that the time isn't ripe to decide something. That is always said of difficult problems.

In a democracy everybody has a right to be represented, including the jerks.

Hong Kong's people will get what they want, despite China's objections. Freedom invariably wins in the end.

Hong Kong represents the kind of Asia with which both West and East are comfortable... It offers, in that sense, a vision for the future of Asia.

I don't think that capitalism should be unbridled, if by "unbridled" you mean unregulated.

In democracy everyone has the right to be represented, even the jerks.

So, what I say to people is that politics has got to be about principle and values above all. Of course, there are times when you have to make accommodations.

I suppose I've always carried what is regarded as a bit of unnecessary baggage in Britain. I've always carried the charge that I am an intellectual in politics.

Green politics at its worst amounts to a sort of Zen fascism; less extreme, it denounces growth and seeks to stop the world so that we can all get off.

Anyone who supposed that when Margaret Thatcher left Number Ten she was going to take a Trappist vow did not know that formidable politician.

I think that if politics is just about getting your backside on important seats, then it's a pretty worthless endeavor.

Now may this little Book a blessing beTo those that love this little Book, and me:And may its Buyer have no cause to say, His money is but lost, or thrown away.

Misadventure asked what the harm was partaking in one more and I decided not to argue with her.

Never reject an idea because it will create conflict!

I love to live things, so I wanted to immerse myself and get into the mindset - and sandals - of my forefathers.

Those philosophers who believe in the absolute logic of truth have never had to discuss it on close terms with a woman.

Mud-pies gratify one of our first and best instincts. So long as we are dirty, we are pure.

The first tenet is that you should report corruption regardless of loyalty to incumbent or party.

America means opportunity, freedom, power.

Depay walks around like he has won 10 European Cups. This attitude... what's it all about?

But love that comes too late, Like a remorseful pardon slowly carried, To the great sender turns a sour offense, Crying, 'That's good that's gone.