“I don't mind there being some medievalists around for ornamental purposes, but there is no reason for the State to pay for them.” MindStatesReasonPurposePayNo Reason Author:Charles Clarke
“I am not in any way opposed to medieval studies (or for that matter Latin).” WayMatterStudyLatinMedieval Author:Charles Clarke
“Few nations match our rich resource of literature.” LiteratureNationsRichResources Author:Charles Clarke
“One of my passions is that children enjoy their time at school - and reading for pleasure can be an important part of that.” ChildrenImportantSchoolPassionReadingEnjoyPleasureMy PassionReading For Pleasure Author:Charles Clarke
“But it doesn't stop at school. We can all enjoy books throughout our lives - as I certainly continue to do.” BookSchoolEnjoyOur Lives Author:Charles Clarke
“We can all take responsibility for helping to bring about change, and keeping our friends and colleagues safe from domestic violence” HelpingResponsibilityViolenceSafeColleaguesTaking ResponsibilityDomestic ViolenceViolence Against WomenStop Violence Against WomenAgainst Violence Author:Charles Clarke
“The people who will succeed fifteen years from now, the countries which will succeed, are those which are most based on a sustainable vision of the world. That is what we should be training people to do” PeopleWorldLoveLifeShouldYearsCountryHappinessSuccessAttitudeFamilyVisionSucceedTrainingFifteenFifteen Years Author:Charles Clarke
“We are always looking for a small number of very evil needles in a very large haystack, which is the city of London.” FactsEvilNumbersCitiesLondonNeedlesSmall NumbersCity Of LondonNeedle In A Haystack Author:Charles Clarke
“Part of the problem is that he lacks confidence. He is nervous.” ProblemNervous Author:Charles Clarke
“Yes is the answer to that question. I've enjoyed being in government... if it would be useful for me to serve I would like to do that. [saying he would like to work for Gordon Brown despite his previous opinions of him!]” IfsGovernmentWould BeAnswersOpinionDespiteEnjoyedBrown Author:Charles Clarke