That to me was one of the most exciting, and weird puzzles of this book: how are the most religious people and the least religious people of their time all drawn to very similar visions of utopia?

Atheist isn't really the right word because they tended to believe in some sort of Enlightenment, capital 'N' Nature kind of god. But these were people who in their times were criticized as infidels.

Sorry is good. Not repeating the mistake is better.

I strongly believe that you have to get lost to find yourself.

The only loss is death.

I am proud to serve on the House Intelligence Committee, and every day, I see the lifesaving work of our men and women in uniform.

Having my son made me grow up. I'm keeping my dangers in the movies.

Love is a deception and a trap. Love is as big a myth that God sits with his flowing white beard in a throne and looks at us.

This is your heart.Keep it locked until the chap turns up who has the key.

Railways are irresistible bazaars, snaking along perfectly level no matter what the landscape, improving your mood with speed, and never upsetting your drink.

There are fathers who do not love their children; there is no grandfather who does not adore his grandson.