"Music and politics are in essence about communication. Without over-stretching the analogy I do feel a sense of rhythm is important in getting your message across."
"A man's character may be learned from the adjectives which he habitually uses in conversation."
Mark Twain on Communication"Truthful words are not beautiful beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive persuasive words are not good."
Lao Tzu on Communication"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place."
George Bernard Shaw on Communication"Electric communication will never be a substitute for the face of someone who with their soul encourages another person to be brave and true."
Charles Dickens on Communication"I'm a great believer that any tool that enhances communication has profound effects in terms of how people can learn from each other, and how they can achieve the kind of freedoms that they're interested in."
Bill Gates on Communication"Courage is a peculiar kind of fear."
"I believe that access to a university education should be based on the ability to learn, not what people can afford. I think there is no more nauseating a sight than politicians pulling up the ladder of opportunity behind them."
"I want to see far more decisions taken far closer to the patients, the passengers and the pupils. Far more power for locally and regionally elected politicians who understand best the needs of their areas. And far more say too for the dedicated staff at all levels in health and education."
"Further Education should be about the ability to learn, not the ability to pay - everyone who is able should have the opportunity, regardless of their family background. I don't want to see students struggling with huge debts or frightened off even going to university in the first place."
"Courage is a peculiar kind of fear."