There is a point beyond which conciliation looks like capitulation. I do not believe I passed that point, but others have thought otherwise.
Salman RushdieI do not envy people who think they have a complete explanation of the world, for the simple reason that they are obviously wrong.
Salman RushdieI only met Margaret Thatcher twice. The thing that I thought about meeting her was how extraordinarily intelligent she was. You really had to be on your game otherwise she'd make mincemeat of you.
Salman Rushdie