It is, of course, a trite observation to say that we live "in a period of transition." Many people have said this at many times. Adam may well have made the remark to Eve on leaving the Garden of Eden.

The wind of change is blowing through the continent. Whether we like it or not, this growth of national consciousness is a political fact.

To be alive at all involves some risk.

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.

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

Revolt by all means, but only on one issue at a time. To do more would be to confuse the whips.