Each generation has to stand up for democracy. It can't take anything for granted and may have to fight fundamental battles anew.

If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.

The real case against socialism is not its economic inefficiency, though on all sides there is evidence of that. Much more fundamental is its basic immorality.

Terrorism thrives on a free society. The terrorist uses the feelings in a free society to sap the will of civilization to resist. If the terrorist succeeds, he has won and the whole of free society has lost.

When you take into public ownership a profitable industry the profits soon disappear. The goose that laid the golden eggs goes broody. State geese are not great layers.

Why do you climb philosophical hills? Because they are worth climbing . . . There are no hills to go down unless you start from the top.

A democratic Europe of nation states could be a force for liberty, enterprise and open trade. But, if creating a United States of Europe overrides these goals, the new Europe will be one of subsidy and protection