As far as we're concerned, there was no sporting organisation [that] should have anything to do with the sport in South Africa.

The things which are most important don’t always scream the loudest.

By 1990, no Australian child will be living in poverty.

Do you know why I have credibility? Because I don't exude morality.

I find a fence a very uncomfortable place to squat my bottom.

The world will not wait for us.

My point was that the war was intrinsically wrong, and as a result of our participation we haven't improved Australia's security but created a greater danger at home and abroad.

I think it is just stupid economics for a government to approach economic management from a strand of thinking regarding unions as enemies.

Unless and until something concrete is done about addressing the Israeli-Palestinian issue you won't get a real start on the war against terrorism.

We will not allow to become a political issue in this country the question of Asianisation.

I really had very little to do with Pierre Trudeau. He was off the scene very soon.

Great minds have purposes others have wishes.

Be loyal to those who are loyal to you. And respect everyone, even your enemies and competition.

What best defines a child is the total inability to receive information from anything not plugged in.

Our years, our debts, and our enemies are always more numerous than we imagine.

Sometimes in this world you make unpopular decisions because you think they're right.

To me, torture would be watching sports on television.

The power to tax and spend is restricted by the enumerated powers.

Only God has no limits (except those he voluntarily imposes on himself). The mantra "no limits" is actually a call to idolatry.

I'm not a knee-jerk conservative. I passionately believe in free markets and less government, but not to the point of being a libertarian.

I’m learning that to be at home everywhere, I have to be sure to include the place I actually live.