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

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

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

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

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

We have run out of creativity for children and teachers alike in the name of pushing up standards.

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