A Louisiana politician can't afford to let his animosities carry him away, and still less his principles, although there is seldom difficulty in that department.
It would no doubt be very sentimental to argue - but I would argue it nevertheless - that the peculiar combination of joy and sadness in bell music - both of clock chimes, and of change-ringing - is very typical of England. It is of a piece with the irony in which English people habitually address one another.
In the past, I used to counter any such notions by asking myself: 'Would you really want President Hattersley?' I now find that possibility rather cheers me up. With his chubby, Dickensian features and his knowledge of T.H. Green and other harmless leftish political classics, Hattersley might not be such a bad thing after all.
If nobody said anything unless he knew what he was talking about, a ghastly hush would descend upon the earth.
Unless India stands up to the world, no one will respect us. In this world, fear has no place. Only strength respects strength.
My view is that at a younger age your optimism is more and you have more imagination etc. You have less bias.
Ultimately, education in its real sense is the pursuit of truth. It is an endless journey through knowledge and enlightenment.
I firmly believe that unless one has tasted the bitter pill of failure, one cannot aspire enough for success.
One lesson that every nation can learn from China is to focus more on creating village-level enterprises, quality health services and educational facilities.
Today, India consumes about 682 watts per capita, far lesser than developed nations. As India develops, it will definitely require a lot more energy.
