I've always been a glass-half-full as opposed to a glass-half-empty, and the day that changes is the day I should leave. John Key dayemptyfull Change image and share on social
I have quite a strong sense of wanting to sort of, wanting to help others. I'm not claiming I'm a saint, but I have a genuine, genuine belief in trying to help others. John Key beliefclaimgenuine Change image and share on social
Let's just get a deal done then let's worry about expanding it. John Key dealexpandworry Change image and share on social
I have always thought, genuinely thought, that elections are like world cups. They sometimes look easier from the outside and they are very difficult when you are in the middle of them. John Key cupdifficulteasy Change image and share on social
You can't base an industry solely on one person. That's a very vulnerable business strategy. John Key basebusinessindustry Change image and share on social
From time to time I might push a little bit too hard and I have got to be a bit more careful. John Key bitecarefulhard Change image and share on social
New Zealand as a whole needs to save more, spend less and reduce our reliance on foreign debt. John Key debtforeignreduce Change image and share on social
It's possible to spend every waking hour here on the ninth floor and not get out of the office. And this isn't the real world in here. And contrary to public opinion, I'm not incredibly poll-driven. They are an ongoing indicator of how we are going, but I take the feedback I get on the street as being the most important. John Key contrarydrivefeedback share on social
Bronagh looks after the kids and without her the family would disintegrate... there are some things you can't discuss with anyone other than your wife. There has to be a strong bond of trust. John Key bondbronaghdiscuss Change image and share on social
The Government has to stop borrowing as much money; if we don't, quite frankly New Zealand will be downgraded and interest rates will go up for all New Zealanders. John Key borrowdowngradefrankly Change image and share on social