One should never be sexually involved with anyone one genuinely cares for. A sexual relationship guarantees a loss.
I think coldness is chic among writers and particularly ironic coldness....
I feel an intense intimacy with those who have this loathing interest in me....
Your personality as the prime minister feeds through to what you emphasise and what you don't how you'll handle a situation - whether you've got the combination of intelligence or instincts to adapt and to make good decisions.