Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day; teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime; give a man religion and he will die praying for a fish.

England does not love coalitions.

There is no diplomacy like silence.

Here's to the man who rode the race, who took the time, who kept the time, and who did the trick.

Mr Speaker, I withdraw my statement that half the cabinet are asses - half the cabinet are not asses.

Nature has given us two ears but only one mouth.

Trust not overmuch to the blessed Magdalen; learn to protect yourself.