We do not make very full value of the opportunities provided by technology because we prefer critical to constructive thinking, argument to design.

On trade, our hypocrisy is at its most appalling. Trade reform isn't about charity, it's about justice, and this campaign, Trade Justice is an unstoppable idea.

An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.

Creativity gives hope that there can be a worthwhile idea.

The Church has its problems, but the older I get, the more comfort I find there.

You can analyse the past, but you have to design the future

Unfortunately, our existing traditional thinking habits insist that you must attack something and show it to be bad before you can suggest a change. It is more difficult to acknowledge that something is excellent and then to ask for change because although it is excellent, it is not enough.