Ultimately, there are no values in the secular world that can replace the complete happiness people find in the vision of the face of God.

I often describe a Grand Slam as a marathon, not a sprint. It involves enduring extremely long matches, seven times over two weeks. In tennis, those who sprint don't make it to the finish line.

While optimism is essential and beneficial in many aspects of life, it can become a hindrance in the realm of large-scale, costly projects. Misplaced optimism in multi-billion-dollar investments is particularly problematic. It often signals impending financial shortfalls.

Building mental fitness is akin to being an elite athlete. It's not enough for the athletes just to have great technical skills, they need to be equally mentally prepared also.

Self-confidence is about believing in your capabilities, while self-esteem is loving yourself irrespective of outcomes. Both are crucial.

Looking back, it was one of the best things that could've happened to me.

One of the most precious aspects of Glastonbury is specifically that we can't put our finger on it. It's evolved slowly over 50 years to become what it is today – we've tried things that have worked, some have not, and allowed it to evolve.

The truth is that stable societies are built on the backs of women. Attacking women has a crippling impact on communities.

Free trade, openness, security, and a stable government framework have been the key factors behind the emergence of Dubai as an international business hub.

There is something about the female psyche which is intensely social, and the most trivial conversations become part of the process of bonding. They may appear trivial but there will be a lot more un-stated below the surface - a form of commitment.

When I was a journalist, you had to always have three sources, or they would not run the story. Now, according to 'sources', not even on-the-record, is good enough. Everyone wants to be first and often that leads to mistakes.

Men are cheaper than shingles.