... when a big man has a big idea I never like to stand in his way.

One only gets to the top rung on the ladder by steadily climbing up one at a time, and suddenly, all sorts of powers, all sorts of abilities which you thought never belonged to you - suddenly become within your own possibility and you think, 'Well, I'll have a go, too.'

I hate feminism. It is poison.

Those who imagine that a politician would make a better figurehead than a hereditary monarch might perhaps make the acquaintance of more politicians.

To cure the British disease with socialism was like trying to cure leukaemia with leeches.

I love argument, I love debate. I don't expect anyone just to sit there and agree with me, that's not their job.

Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.