We never shall have any more time we have, and we have always had, all the time there is.

Freedom is the most precious property

I think music has the ability to inspire people and to change hearts, and the heart has the power to change the mind, and the mind has the power to change the world.

That's what sofas are for: sit down, drink a cup of tea, talk of literature. At least that's how I see it.

It was easier to be brave when you were someone else.

Much that passes for education is not education at all but ritual. The fact is that we are being educated when we know it least.

Attention is the opium of the people

Oh Ireland my first and only love Where Christ and Caesar are hand in glove!

We have to believe that every person counts, counts as a creative force that can move mountains.

I think when I have kids and grandchildren I will be very proud to have them watch this movie.

There's nothing I'm particularly keen to hide about my humanity.