The saddest illusion of the revolutionary is that revolution itself will transform the nature of human beings.

We have to say now we think the character of the party has changed so far it will take something very exceptional, something really out of the ordinary line to make us be convinced there's a chance of winning back the party.

society, while willing to make room for women, is not willing to make changes for them.

We really shouldnt be running education like a supermarket where you compare prices.

The Catholic Church has never really come to terms with women. What I object to is being treated either as Madonnas or Mary Magdalenes.

It would be excellent if he is prepared to listen to other points of view.

The British civil service ... is a beautifully designed and effective braking mechanism.