The respect one gets in the forces by virtue of the ‘rank’ is not absolute. 'True respect’ is the one that is earned by virtue of actions, experience, knowledge and demeanor.

I wanted to continue the course, continue on what "we" had, and wanted life to be the same. However, the Titanic had hit the iceberg, the "done" couldn’t be changed now.

If you’ve got an idea, act on it up to its perfection.

We're deaf men working as musicians

Of Dickens' style it is impossible to speak in praise. It is jerky, ungrammatical, and created by himself in defiance of rules... No young novelist should ever dare to imitate the style of Dickens.

The religion in Scotland is one of the most patronising things... after the weather.

More and more, when I single out the person out who inspired me most, I go back to my grandfather.

I really love Durham more than any place I've ever been; some small towns can be really provincial and strangling, but Durham is the best city in the world.

The blushing beauties of a modest maid.

Only the one who walks his own way can't be overtaken.

America has two national budgets, one official, one unofficial.

For a revolution is not just a question of pulling a trigger; its purpose is to create a fair just society