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.

Most of our people have never had it so good.

I was determined that no British government should be brought down by the action of two tarts.

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

A successful current affairs television show seems to be more and more a cross between a music hall turn and a scene in a torture chamber.

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

Memorial services are the cocktail parties of the geriatric set.