The things that are done in the name of the shareholder are, to me, as terrifying as the things that are done - dare I say it - in the name of God.

The Secret Intelligence Service I knew occupied dusky suites of little rooms opposite St James's Park Tube station in London.

My definition of a decent society is one that first of all takes care of its losers, and protects its weak.

The cold war provided the perfect excuse for Western governments to plunder and exploit the Third World in the name of freedom; to rig its elections, bribe its politicians, appoint its tyrants and, by every sophisticated means of persuasion and interference, stunt the emergence of young democracies in the name of democracy.

Home's where you go when you run out of homes.

We've had enough." He took back the report and jammed it under his arm. "We've had a bellyful, in fact." "And like everyone who's had enough," said Control as Alleline noisily left the room, "he wants more.

He has the gift of quiet.