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One of the things that I think you see sometimes in politics is a certain degree of caution. It's usually advised by consultants who don't want to see you march to the end of a limb.

I feel that if I am freed of the burden of politics, then I can do more and I can take more unpopular decisions. I can have as my guidance for decision whatever is right, not whatever is popular.

My politics are very centrist and sometimes, especially when it comes to foreign affairs, lean to the right.

There is a holy, mistaken zeal in politics, as well as in religion. By persuading others, we convince ourselves.

It has now become the doctrine of a large clan of politicians that political honesty is unnecessary, slow, subversive of a man's interests, and incompatible with quick onward movement.

As a writer, I have readers who will have a range of political views. I don't think they look to me for political guidance.

Yes, you need substance in politics - but I think your style also says something about how you arrive at some of your conclusions.

Once you have power, you are inevitably surrounded by people who have their own agendas and will tell you whatever advances them.

It is possible for political forces to agree.

I still want to hold on to my beliefs, and as long as I have that, I won't stray too far from politics.