“I have to admit that I only read 'War and Peace' when I was 40. But I ...” — Umberto Eco Quote

“I have to admit that I only read 'War and Peace' when I was 40. But I knew the basics before then.”

“History is rich with adventurous men, long on charisma, with a highly developed instinct for their own interests, who have pursued personal power - bypassing parliaments and constitutions, distributing favours to their minions, and conflating their own desires with the interests of the community.”

“The real hero is always a hero by mistake; he dreams of being an honest coward like everybody else.”

“I just didn't want to admit that he was dead.”

“HIV AIDS is a disease with stigma. And we have learned with experience, not just with HIV AIDS but with other diseases, countries for many reasons are sometimes hesitant to admit they have a problem.”

“I pay a bit more than lip-service to health: I don't eat chips or pre-prepared food, and it might be a comedy sacrilege to admit I do like vegetables, fruit and salad and stuff.”