"When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love."

"A steadfast commander remains calm when the storm rages fiercest. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"A mindful spirit recognizes that a grateful heart is a magnet for miracles."

"What matters to me is that I do what I think is right and I see, I'm a numbers guy, that's my attitude. I know we have a debt tsunami coming, we are bankrupting this country and I'm in a position where I can actually advance ideas to prevent that from happening. That's exactly what I should be doing."

"Every night before going to sleep, we must ask ourselves: what weakness did I overcome today?"

"I sit on a man's back, choking him and making him carry me, and yet assure myself and others that I am very sorry for him and wish to ease his lot by all possible means - except by getting off his back."

"I hope the millions of people I've touched have the optimism and desire to share their goals and hard work and persevere with a positive attitude."

"I don't just want a better deal for Britain. I want a better deal for Europe too. So I speak as British prime minister with a positive vision for the future of the European Union. A future in which Britain wants, and should want, to play a committed and active part."