“For many, Christmas is also a time for coming together. But for others, service will come first.”

“At Christmas, I am always struck by how the spirit of togetherness lies also at the heart of the Christmas story. A young mother and a dutiful father with their baby were joined by poor shepherds a...”

“I know of no single formula for success. But over the years I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal and are often about finding ways of encouraging people to combine their ...”

“At its heart, engineering is about using science to find creative, practical solutions. It is a noble profession.”

“My husband has quite simply been my strength and stay all these years, and I owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim.”

“I have behind me not only the splendid traditions and the annals of more than a thousand years but the living strength and majesty of the Commonwealth and Empire; of societies old and new; of lands...”

“Even a witch wants sympathy.”

“When you lose a person you love so much, surviving the loss is difficult.”

“No matter how prepared you think you are for the death of a loved one, it still comes as a shock, and it still hurts very deeply.”

“Tears shed for another person are not a sign of weakness. They are a sign of a pure heart.”

“Without you in my arms, I feel an emptiness in my soul. I find myself searching the crowds for your face - I know it's an impossibility, but I cannot help myself.”

“So its true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love.”

“Value is more expensive than price.”

“So much the better. The higher the price you have to pay, the more you will cherish it.”

“The true price of anything you do is the amount of time you exchange for it.”