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
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
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
I want to leave New Zealand in better shape than I found it. I know the job of prime minister is not forever and I'm going to do the best I can every day to make that difference. John Key daydifferencefind Change image and share on social
You get out of life what you put into it. I think you need a bit of luck but you also make a bit of luck. I think that if you're a pretty decent person you'll get back what you put in. John Key backbitedecent Change image and share on social
We are a small, open economy, highly dependent on global flows. It is inevitably a demand that dramatically alters and that is reflected in what we feel here in New Zealand. So there is at its most basic level a limit to what we can do and that is true everywhere. John Key alterbasicdemand share on social
Sunday night I always cook if I can - if I'm home, I always cook. John Key cookhomenight Change image and share on social
Moral persuasion over a period of time makes a difference, but we shouldn't be naive to think that just because we raise it in a meeting it will make all those problems go away. It won't and it doesn't. John Key differencemakemeet share on social
Investment is crucial. Because the truth is, you only get jobs and growth in the economy when people invest money, at their own risk, in setting up a business or expanding an existing business. John Key businesscrucialeconomy Change image and share on social