“I believe Britishness is defined not on ethnic and exclusive grounds but through shared values; our history of tolerance, openness and internationalism; and our commitment to democracy and liberty,...”

“When I first came into parliament, there was, on average, a by-election every three months - due not to MPs bailing out, but because of the death rate.”

“It is a mistake to separate learning for work and for community and personal development.”

“In today's world, learning has become the key to economic prosperity, social cohesion and personal fulfillment. We can no longer afford to educate the few to think, and the many to do.”

“At school, I was brought up on revolting food - sausages, sausages and Spam - but at home, I had the most wonderful sponge puddings, which I don't indulge in very often now.”

“Let's not allow the voice of the people to be overwhelmed by the siren song of those who opposed regulation, who demanded that government should stand aside and let finance and business run the show.”

“My mind is a lock pick always looking for another door to open. I often find those doors by exploring minds of others...”

“It is a very sad thing that nowadays there is so little useless information.”

“Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge?Where is the knowledge we have lost in infomation?”

“Copying Juvvens gaze over the treetops at the edge of the shooting range, he saw the fields of Flanders before his inner eye. Yes, the wide horizon The memory made the corners of his mouth curl sli...”

“Jed thought he understood. It was like when his radios were thrown away. You could shrug your shoulders, put on a face that said you didn't care, but you did and nothing could ever be secure again....”

“What you're looking for is already inside you. You've heard this before, but the holy thing inside you really is that which causes you to seek it. You can't buy it, lease it, rent it, date it, or a...”

“Not everyone may not think the way you do.”

“I think you're wrong.""Think what you like.”

“To think, to think, even with a split second left - to think was the only hope.”