"Today's Islamic fundamentalism is also a cover for political motifs. We should not overlook the political motifs we encounter in forms of religious fanaticism."

"The scenarios of biological or chemical warfare painted in detail by the American media during the months after September 11 only betray the inability of the government to determine the magnitude of the danger."

"Some of those drawn into the holy war had been secular nationalists only a few years before. If one looks at the biographies of these people, remarkable continuities are revealed."

"After September 11, the European governments have completely failed. They are incapable of seeing beyond their own national scope of interests."

"For I must tell you that we artists cannot tread the path of Beauty without Eros keeping company with us and appointing himself as our guide."

"The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God."

"And at least in poetry you should feel free to lie. That is, not to lie, but to imagine what you want, to follow the direction of the poem."

"It is absolutely bedrock to the British Army's philosophy that a commanding officer is responsible for what goes on within his command."