It can be argued - and rightly - that Taiwan is not just another regional issue: after all, the Chinese regard it as part of China. But Taiwan is also a regional issue for three reasons. First, the overthrow or even the neutering of democracy in Taiwan, which is what Beijing effectively demands, would be a major setback for democracy in the region as a whole. Second, if the Chinese were able to get their way by force in Taiwan, they would undoubtedly be tempted to do the same in other disputes. And third, there is no lack of such disputes to provoke a quarrel.

I will not change just to court popularity.

Socialism is in no way a curate's egg

We do not believe that if you cut back what government does you diminish its authority. On the contrary, a government that did less, and therefore did better, would strengthen its authority.

The desire to win is born in most of us. The will to win is a matter of training. The manner of winning is a matter of honour.

No one would remember the Good Samaritan if he'd only had good intentions; he had money as well.

I owe nothing to Women's Lib.