I've got a long list of books I wish I'd never written-and I've kept them all out of print for the past 20 years.

A politician's goal is always to manipulate public debate. I think there are some politicians with higher goals. But all of them get corrupted by power.

its a rare thing to know one completly to the core and stil love him

I've got a long list of books I wish I'd never written-and I've kept them all out of print for the past 20 years.

The process, not the final achievement, is what it's all about.

One of the greatest gifts we receive from dogs is the tenderness they evoke in us. The disappointments of life, the injustices, the battering events that are beyond our control, and the betrayals we endure, from those we befriended and loved, can make us cynical and turn our hearts into flint – on which only the matches of anger and bitterness can be struck into flame. By their delight in being with us, the reliable sunniness of their disposition, the joy they bring to playtime, the curiosity with which they embrace each new experience, dogs can melt cynicism,and sweeten the bitter heart.

Life had not taught me to distrust ministers, but it had taught me to trust no one more than dogs.