Work is the rent you pay for the room you occupy on earth.

In remembering the appalling suffering of war on both sides, we recognise how precious is the peace we have built in Europe since 1945.

Good memories are our second chance at happiness.

[To the suggestion that Great Britain might someday want a Republic:] We'll go quietly.

First, I want to pay tribute to Diana myself. She was an exceptional and gifted human being. In good times and bad, she never lost her capacity to smile and laugh, nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness. I admired and respected her - for her energy and commitment to others, and especially for her devotion to her two boys.

The upward course of a nation's history is due in the long run to the soundness of heart of its average men and women

[To a woman whose cellphone rang during a formal meeting:] You'd better answer that. It could be someone important.