It is only out of ignorance that people are cruel, because they really don

Remember, as long as you live, that nothing but strict truth can carry you through the world, with either your conscience or your honor unwounded.

Lord Chesterfield

Simplicity is the peak of civilization.

Jessie Sampter

Stand upright, speak thy thoughts, declare The truth thou hast, that all may share; Be bold, proclaim it everywhere: They only live who dare.

Voltaire

The long term versus the short term argument is one used by losers.

Larry Adler

I want to start my own airplane business. I'm going to buy two Dakotas, paint them up in war colours and do, er, nostalgia trips to Arnhem - you know, where the old paratroopers used to go - and charge them about 20 quid a time.

Gary Numan

I set myself on fire and people come to watch me burn.

John Wesley

More will mean worse.

Martin Amis

There is no quiet place in the white man's cities. No place to hear the unfurling of leaves in spring, or the rustle of an insect's wings. But perhaps it is because I am a savage and do not understand. The clatter only seems to insult the ears.

Chief Seattle

I had no doubts I could go to the pole. I may not be as strong, but I make up for physical strength in other areas, like steadiness and not panicking under stress.

Ann Bancroft

Santa Barbara is my hood. I mean, it's not much of a hood, but it is definitely like my hood. I claim Santa Barbara like I claim my family. I'm going to be married and buried there.

Katy Perry

Those were the ideals that drove us to nationalization of the health service.

Barbara Castle

I am always looking for a cool tee shirt maybe one with a rock band or an old advertisement.

Bridget Hall