“If things are going wrong in a country, it's not usually that we don't...” — Rory Stewart Quote

“If things are going wrong in a country, it's not usually that we don't have enough foreigners. It's usually that we have too many.”

“Democracy matters because it reflects an idea of equality and an idea of liberty. It reflects an idea of dignity, the dignity of the individual, the idea that each individual should have an equal vote, an equal say, in the formation of their government.”

“Being a backbench MP is a bit of an anti-climax for a superhero.”

“Foreigners can only fight with success in the summer. We can fight during any of the four seasons, so we have the weather on our side.”

“Not many foreigners move to Paris for their dream job. Many do it on a romantic whim.”

“Personally, I don't give a toss about French viewers. I make films for foreigners - it's a bit like Ken Loach, who's not very popular in England but has had a lot of success in France. Cinema is always an experience in a foreign body.”