I had started by imitating a parrot, which is unusual, in that a parrot is supposed to imitate you. By taking the initiative you allow the parrot no alternative but to be itself, which proves again that attack is often the best defence.

People are annoyed with the Chinese for not respecting more human rights. But with a population that size it's very difficult to have the same attitude to human rights.

Corruption is nature's way of restoring our faith in democracy.

At my age, I'm often asked if I'm frightened of death and my reply is always, I can't remember being frightened of birth.

Love is an act of endless forgiveness. It means forget inconvenient duties, then forgive yourself for forgetting. By rigid practice and stern determination, it comes easy.

I have four children which is not bad considering I'm not a Catholic.

Please keep off the grass.