War’s an auction where whoever can pay the most in damage and still be standing wins. — David Mitchell
Writing is probably one-fifth coming up with the stuff, and four-fifths self-editing — David Mitchell
Have you noticed,” said John, “how countries call theirs ‘sovereign nuclear deterrents, — David Mitchell
Assured her I’ve never loved anyone except myself and have no intention of starting now, — David Mitchell
I can’t bear living in this huge beautiful world and not try to imitate it as best I can. — David Mitchell
Only professional diplomats, inveterate idiots and women view diplomacy as a long-term — David Mitchell