Freedom is not synonymous with an easy life. ... There are many difficult things about freedom: It does not give you safety, it creates moral dilemmas for you; it requires self-discipline; it imposes great responsibilities; but such is the nature of Man and in such consists his glory and salvation.

People think that at the top there isn't much room. They tend to think of it as an Everest. My message is that there is tons of room at the top.

If a Tory does not believe that private property is one of the main bulwarks of individual freedom, then he had better become a socialist and have done with it.

Defeat? I do not recognize the meaning of the word.

Let our children grow tall and some taller than others if they have it in them to do so.

Home is where you come to when you've got nothing better to do.

When hecklers stand up, I get a mental jump for joy. It gives me something to get my teeth into - and the audiences love it.