There was something vaguely sad about the rock. It was as old as it looked, standing weathered and lonely amidst the stretch of sand, and its thoughts were quiet as it listened to the waves.

As a traditionally risk-averse nation, India has rarely been at the forefront of innovation. Indian companies have mostly imitated others and became very good at it.

The words 'I will forgive you, but I'll never forget what you've done' never explain the real nature of forgiveness.

That afternoon I came to understand that one of the deepest purposes of intellectual sophistication is to provide distance between us and our most disturbing personal truths and gnawing fears.

Always surround yourself with people who are even more talented and competent than you.

It is well known that I am pro-life... but I would not seek to impose my views on the Canadian people.

Sandy: Boy, you must really think I'm stupid or something. Jeff: Ahh, no one would call you stupid, to your face.

We are African in origin and American in birth.

Faffing of course does not fit the programme. We are supposed to be busy, productive citizens.

Breakfast is always the best time for something juicy, sweet and fresh - it just feels like the right way to open the day. There's no right way, though, when it comes to choosing the fruit.