The great tragedy of Alzheimer's disease, and the reason why we dread it, is that it leaves us with no defence, not even against those who love us.

The greatest mystery of all is the human heart.

the unforgivable was usually the most easily forgiven.

We who write in English are fortunate to have the richest and most versatile language in the world. Respect it.

The world is changed not by the self-regarding, but by men and women prepared to make fools of themselves.

If this were fiction, could even the most brilliant novelist contrive to make credible so short a period in which pride had been subdued and prejudice overcome?

The weekend break had begun with the usual resentment and had continued with half-repressed ill humour. It was, of course, his fault. He had been more ready to hurt his wife's feelings and deprive his daughter than inconvenience a pub bar full of strangers. He wished there could be one memory of his dead child which wasn't tainted with guilt and regret.