For any alliance to work, the focus must remain on solving specific problems.

The groups of which we are a part impact our decisions and our decisions shape the future.

Cohesion means respectful diversity, which is about much more than the weak-kneed tolerance.

Societies don't become less self-indulgent; people do.

Sex education should be 'relationship education', focusing on how to achieve long-term commitment.

Wrinkles ought to be worn as a badge of honour, as a mark of survival if not wisdom.

Ours is an age that's often obsessed with knowledge at the expense of wisdom.