Perhaps we're too embarrassed to change or too frightened of the consequences of showing that we actually care. But why not risk it anyway? Begin today. Carry out a random act of seemingly senseless kindness, with no expectation of reward or punishment, safe in the knowledge that one day, someone somewhere might do the same for you.

All people want to be touched.

I understand that change is frightening for people, especially if there's nothing to go to. It's best to stay where you are. I understand that.

It has always been my concern to touch people with leprosy, trying to show in a simple action that they are not reviled, nor are we repulsed.

The world is too little aware of the waste of life, limb and land which anti-personnel landmines are causing among some of the poorest people on earth.

I am all about caring. I have always been like that.

I decline to go fox hunting (nor did she want her sons William and Harry to be involved in hunting).