The House of Lords is like a glass of champagne that has stood for five days

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

I must remind the right honourable gentleman that a monologue is not a decision.

Man's material discoveries have outpaced his moral progress.

If you begin to consider yourself solely responsible to a political party, you're half-way to a dictatorship.

Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people talking.

I just love Chinese food. My favourite dish is number 27.