We want order and security, and we want liberty. And we want not only liberty but equality as well.

It is much easier to modify an opinion if one has not already persuasively declared it.

It is impossible, maybe undesirable, to take partisanship out of the political process.

Summits are best at dealing with problems, where the need for action is urgent and the range of possible actions limited. They are less good at dealing with opportunities.

The main drawback, of course, was cost. Participating effectively in World Summit on the Information Society was very expensive for both developing countries and (especially) civil society.

There is a danger to judicial independence when people have no understanding of how the judiciary fits into the constitutional scheme.

You called me at four thirty-four....I hate four thirty-four. I think four thirty-four should be banned and replaced with something more reasonable, like, say, nine twelve.

Wisdom and understanding is the power to bring light to darkness

Be nice to people on your way up because you'll meet them on your way down.

People are so used to seeing John Goodman as a lovable dad or the quirky characters he played in the Coen Brothers films.

Algebra is the intellectual instrument which has been created for rendering clear the quantitative aspects of the world.

I love life, I love people and I love sharing, so I would say that I'm romantic.

Take heede of the viniger of sweet wine.

Britain never had a greater sporting ambassador.

The BEST training program in the entire world will be a DISMAL FAILURE if people fail to hold up their end of the deal. The success of ANY training program is ultimately the trainee's responsibility.

I just think that life is a constant experiment.