We must have an expansionary vision, one that captures the imagination and diversity of the whole community, one which benefits a nation which has moved beyond the basics of literacy and numeracy and which wants to develop a learning culture.

I'm worried about the traditional media, but I think the new media is a plus for democracy.

I've always thought, and it gets tested at times, that I have a great faith in the fundamental goodness of human beings.

We are all born bonded to nature; that's why we put depictions of flowers and forests, rather than bulldozers or log piles, on our walls.

The reality is that if we in this rich, lucky quarter of the planet cannot make a stand for the 30 million other species we share this planet with, let alone our own species, then who can?

Behind every successful man there's a lot of unsuccessful years.

I'm a very great non-violent character. I would never resort to violence to change anything.