I believe in trying to get a balance between individual freedom on the one hand and social responsibility on the other.

It is curious that atheists have proved to be so intolerant of those who have a faith.

I suppose I've always carried what is regarded as a bit of unnecessary baggage in Britain. I've always carried the charge that I am an intellectual in politics.

Hong Kong represents the kind of Asia with which both West and East are comfortable... It offers, in that sense, a vision for the future of Asia.

There is a sort of exotic preposterousness about a lot of elections, the way arguments are made even cruder.

Those of us who had a perfectly happy childhood should be able to sue for deprivation of literary royalties.

I believe in trying to get a balance between individual freedom on the one hand and social responsibility on the other.