I've never said I'm immortal. I do believe in correct language. I'm eternal; I'm not immortal.

The punters know that the horse named Morality rarely gets past the post, whereas the nag named Self-interest always runs a good race.

She was a remarkable person and the love of my life.

Well may we say 'God save the Queen', because nothing will save the Governor-General'.

Australia's treatment of her Aboriginal people will be the thing on which the world will judge Australia and Australians - Not just now, but in the greater perspective of history.

A conservative government survives essentially by dampening expectations and subduing hopes. Conservatism is basically pessimistic, reformism is basically optimistic.

It is the first time the burglar has been appointed as caretaker.

He reveals that he has been a poor politician, a bad judge and a malevolent individual.

If I begin my book with a review of the coup, it is only to show that my abiding interests for Australia did not end with it. They shall end only with a long and fortunate life.

I was profoundly embarrassed by it [the White Australia Policy] and did all I could to change it.

I'm the only P.M. of which that can be said - 'His legislation was never declared invalid in the High Court.'

There comes some special times that you got to keep "impossibility thinkers" behind you and walk with those are prepared to go forward with you because that is the only option to keep you going!

This conflict is one thing I've been waiting for. I'm well and strong and young - young enough to go to the front. If I can't be a soldier, I'll help soldiers.

Diogenes said once to a person who was showing him a dial, "It is a very useful thing to save a man from being too late for supper.

While we're working, we must be conscious of what we're doing.

Imagine his delight after it 'leaked' that he will propose raising taxes on the wealthy by $320 billion over the next 10 years, including increases to the capital gains and inheritance taxes.

It's his word against the Commander's, unless he wants to head a posse. Kick in the door, and what did I tell you? Caught in the act, sinfully Scrabbling. Quick, eat those words.

What it takes to win is simple, it's not easy.

people in great trouble don't change to other people. They only change to themselves.

I don't think films in and of themselves create radical change, but I think a film can contribute to people's understanding and deepen their understanding and help contribute to a shift.

England offers new comforts. I could write a novel there.