I note at the age of ten a fully developed ability not quite to enjoy myself, a capacity I have retained intact ever since.

The first half of life consists of the capacity to enjoy without the chance; the last half of life consists of the chance without the capacity

Eventually you get to the point where you won't be able to grip anything. Your ability to grip an object depends very much on the thumb — the thumb is the most powerful of the digits, so when movement of the thumb becomes painful you can't hold on to things.

The more flexible an economy, the greater its ability to self-correct in response to inevitable, often unanticipated, disturbances and thus to contain the size and consequences of cyclical imbalances.

Much of the bad history you're talking about was beyond our reach and ability to control. But there's been dramatic improvement, and I think regulatory agencies will confirm that.

The bits I most remember about my school days are those that took place outside the classroom, as we were taken on countless theatre visits and trips to places of interest.