One tires of combat, although I can still throw a punch, you know. Paul Keating combatpunchthrow Change image and share on social
Politicians come in three varieties: straight men, fixers, and maddies. Paul Keating fixermaddyman Change image and share on social
I think Australia has to be a country which has the 'Welcome' sign out. Paul Keating australiacountrysign Change image and share on social
I used to say in the cabinet room, 'confidence is not like a can of Popeye spinach - you can't take the top off and swallow it down.' You know, confidence has to be earned. Paul Keating cabinetconfidenceearn Change image and share on social
The United States being in Asia is unambiguously a good thing for the region. Paul Keating asiagoodregion Change image and share on social
You see, psychologically, Australia must understand it has to live in the region around it. Australia must find its security in Asia; it cannot find its security from Asia. Paul Keating asiaaustraliafind Change image and share on social
If one takes pride in one's craft, you won't let a good thing die. Risking it through not pushing hard enough is not a humility. Paul Keating craftdiegood Change image and share on social
In the end, rational policy is always good. Paul Keating endgoodpolicy Change image and share on social
I think the Australian people are very conscientious. During the 1980s and 1990s we proved they will respond conscientiously to necessary reforms. They mightn't like them but they'll accept them. But reforms have to be presented in a digestible format. Paul Keating 1980s1990saccept share on social
I always believed in burning up the government's political capital, not being Mr Safe Guy, you know? Paul Keating believeburncapital Change image and share on social
