Charles Kennedy

“We believe that government in Britain is there to protect people from terrorism and from the worst criminality, but never at the expense of our civil liberties and the basic tenets of our legal system.”

“We believe that government in Britain is there to protect people from terrorism and from the worst criminality, but never at the expense of our civil liberties and the basic tenets of our legal system.”

“I should do something about the cigarettes; I quite accept that it's bad for your health, but you know a moderate tipple is positively beneficial and, at certain times, absolutely essential.”

“Gratification and happiness are becoming important measures of our quality of life.”

“We actually believe in hope. But hope requires purpose. And purpose requires direction.”

“Courage is a peculiar kind of fear.”

“I should do something about the cigarettes; I quite accept that it's bad for your health, but you know a moderate tipple is positively beneficial and, at certain times, absolutely essential.”

“The most special relationships, in my experience, are based on a combination of trust and mutual respect.”

“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.”

“Good political leadership for me involves getting the big decisions right - however difficult, however controversial, however potentially divisive and then being able to take people with you. And that requires something else as well - being wise enough to know when it's time to listen.”

“Paddy Ashdown is the only party leader who's a trained killer. Though, to be fair, Mrs Thatcher was self taught.”