Whether at home or abroad, the task of statesman is to work with human nature warts and all, and to draw on instincts and even prejudices that can be turned to good purpose. It is never to try to recreate Mankind in a new image.

There are some remarkable parallels between basketball and politics. Michael Jordan has already mastered the skill most needed for political success: how to stay aloft without visible means of support.

All attempts to destroy democracy by terrorism will fail. It must be business as usual.

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

This business of the working class is on its way out I think. After all, aren't I working class? I work jolly hard, I can tell you.

If you want to cut your own throat, don't come to me for a bandage.

I will not change just to court popularity.