I have learned that in all negotiations nothing matters except the will to reach agreement.

I read a great number of press reports and find comfort in the fact that they are nearly always conflicting.

If people want a sense of purpose they should get it from their archbishop. They should certainly not get it from their politicians.

After long experience of politics, I have never found that there is any inhibition caused by ignorance as regards criticism.

You will find the Americans much as the Greeks found the Romans: great, big, vulgar, bustling people more vigorous than we are and also more idle, with more unspoiled virtues but also more corrupt.

If you don't believe in God, all you have to believe in is decency. Decency is very good. Better decent than indecent. But I don't think it's enough.

It has been said that there is no fool like an old fool