That my philosophy of life is, as far as possible, one of enjoyment. I'm not nihilistic.
Alexander McCall SmithI think that we've made great moral progress in the second half of the 20th century in many respects, and particularly in relation to human rights but I think that we are losing sight of some of the values of concern for others, and self-respect and respect for others.
Alexander McCall SmithInternational business, once allowed to stalk uncontrolled, killed the local, the small, the quirky.
Alexander McCall SmithNone of us knows how we will cope with snakes until the moment arises, and then most of us find out that we do not do it very well.
Alexander McCall Smith