I am a diffident man. I find it hard to carry on a conversation.

The press lives on disaster.

A lot of clever people have got everything except judgement

The real test of one's belief in the doctrine of Habeas Corpus is not when one demands its application on behalf of one's friends but of one's enemies.

It's nice to keep in touch - besides, it's the only place in London where you can park a car.

Fifty percent of Winston is genius, fifty percent bloody fool. He will behave like a child.

Charity is a cold grey loveless thing. If a rich man wants to help the poor, he should pay his taxes gladly, not dole out money at a whim.