I see the entire world as Eden, and every time you take an inch of it away, you must do so with respect.

We are not directly involved in Syria. But we will be working with our partners in the European Union and at the United Nations to see if we can persuade the Syrian authorities to go, as I say, more in that direction of respect for democracy and human rights.

Where defining foreign policy as 'ethical' went wrong was that it implied that all decisions would be exclusive in every respect of any dealings with unethical regimes.

A great chef is an artist that I truly respect.

This is the final test of a gentleman: his respect for those who can be of no possible service to him.