Charles Kennedy

We believe that government in Britain is there to protect people from terrorism and from the worst criminality, but never at the expense of our civil liberties and the basic tenets of our legal system.

— Charles Kennedy

We believe that government in Britain is there to protect people from terrorism and from the worst criminality, but never at the expense of our civil liberties and the basic tenets of our legal system.

— Charles Kennedy

I should do something about the cigarettes; I quite accept that it's bad for your health, but you know a moderate tipple is positively beneficial and, at certain times, absolutely essential.

— Charles Kennedy

Gratification and happiness are becoming important measures of our quality of life.

— Charles Kennedy

We actually believe in hope. But hope requires purpose. And purpose requires direction.

— Charles Kennedy

Courage is a peculiar kind of fear.

— Charles Kennedy

I should do something about the cigarettes; I quite accept that it's bad for your health, but you know a moderate tipple is positively beneficial and, at certain times, absolutely essential.

— Charles Kennedy

The most special relationships, in my experience, are based on a combination of trust and mutual respect.

— Charles Kennedy

Music and politics are in essence about communication. Without over-stretching the analogy I do feel a sense of rhythm is important in getting your message across.

— Charles Kennedy

Good political leadership for me involves getting the big decisions right - however difficult, however controversial, however potentially divisive and then being able to take people with you. And that requires something else as well - being wise enough to know when it's time to listen.

— Charles Kennedy

Paddy Ashdown is the only party leader who's a trained killer. Though, to be fair, Mrs Thatcher was self taught.

— Charles Kennedy