"Life on a lifeboat isn't much of a life. It is like an end game in chess, a game with few pieces. The elements couldn't be more simple, nor the stakes higher."

I’m not perfect, but I’m trying my best.

I think it's important to have a sense of humor about yourself and not take yourself too seriously.

The anarchic nature of the international system means that states must rely on self-help to ensure their survival.