"The higher the rope, the more thrilling it is to climb."

“Being attractive and being credible can and do go together.”

“Tragedy is something that happens to a lot of people - it's a tragedy if you react with handwringing.”

“Adventure Bay is a convenient and safe place for any number of ships to take in wood and water during the summer months: but in the winter, when the southerly winds are strong, the surf, on all parts of the shore, makes the landing exceedingly troublesome.”

Source : William Bligh (2009). “The Voyage of the Bounty”, p.43, BoD – Books on Demand

“Prayer is the breath of the new creature.”

Source : Richard Baxter (1847). “The Practical Works of Richard Baxter; with a Preface, Giving Some Account of the Author, and of this Edition of His Practical Works; an Essay on His Genius, Works, and Times ...”, p.24

“It isn't running away they're afraid of. We wouldn't get far. It's those other escapes, the ones you can open in yourself, given a cutting edge.”

“You'll realize the transformation is not for you alone. You'll learn that you're here to use this gift to shine light on the dark world around you. You become a miracle worker in the world. As you begin to understand how love is crucial to the healing of the world, your miracle work will take on a whole new meaning.”

“Every short statement about economics is misleading (with the possible exception of my present one).”

“I'd like to see women get on to boards and run companies despite the fact that men occupy the citadels of power.”

Source : "Rachel Johnson: 'The "Boris's sister" thing pisses me off'". Interview With Elizabeth Day, www.theguardian.com. November 10, 2012.