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

I was a sort of son to Ike, and it was the other way round with Kennedy.

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.

I have never found criticism is ever inhibited by ignorance.

I will not be able to carry the physical burden of leading the Party at the next general election. I hope it will soon be possible for the customary processes of consultation to be carried on within the Party about its future leadership.

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

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