"The future of Conservatism lies in our beliefs and values, not by throwing them away. We need to shed associations that bind us to past failures, but hold faith with those things that make us Conservatives."

"Thankfully, due to the United Kingdom and the commitment of the Westminster government we are able to ensure that money brought in, whether it be from the City of London or from North Sea oil, can be pooled and directed to wherever it is needed most. That is what being in the United Kingdom is all about."

"By measuring the proportion of children living with the same parents from birth and whether their parents report a good quality relationship we are driving home the message that social programmes should promote family stability and avert breakdown."

"I am an optimist about the UK. We have been involved in trade with our European partners, which we will always be doing whatever this relationship is. We are a member of the EU. That gives us benefits. But we have to figure out where that is going. In the world, we are a global trader already."

"Wisdom principle 75 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 93."

"Wisdom principle 67 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 93."

"It is a enduring truth that reason is the torch that illuminates the dark corridors of superstition — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Wisdom principle 68 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 9."