There's a feeling that strength is determined by the size of a union. That clearly is nonsense.

The trade unions and the Labour Party... failed miserably. Instead of giving concrete support, and calling upon workers to take industrial action, they did nothing.

My father still reads the dictionairy every day. He says your life depends on your power to master words

I have never been an idealist - that implies you aren't going to achieve something.

All too often miners, and indeed other trade unionists, underestimate the economic strength they have.

Only a fool wants a confrontation and only a fool wants a strike.

Parliament itself would not exist in its present form had people not defied the law.

I wouldn't vote for Ken Livingstone if he were running for mayor of Toytown.

If youve got an industry where youve got massive investment, it doesnt matter whether you bring in alternative supplies. You still lose the money on that industry.

It is worth starting with visions, though, because they establish hopes and fears. History then determines which prevail.

Not To Attempt To Control Sinful Behavior Is To Attempt Godly Principles

Gaiety alone, as it were, is the hard cash of happiness; everything else is just a promissory note.

I've just been fired over the phone by Yahoo's chairman of the board.

In warlike pomp, with banners flowing, The regiments of autumn stood: I saw their gold and scarlet glowing From every hillside, every wood.

I've never understood multi-party democracy. It's hard enough with two parties.

The world needs awakened souls the way a body needs healthy cells.

His fielding leaves you wondering. Then he steps up to hit and all doubts start to fade.

In order to stay where I am - and I want to do that - I have to stay dedicated as well as I have been before I became No. 1.

Lord, take me from myself and give me to yourself.