Were I ever alone in the dock, I would not want to be arraigned before our flawed tribunals, knowing my freedom could be forfeit as a result of political pressures. I would prefer a fair trial, under the shadow of the noose. Michael Gove arraigndockfair share on social
Were I more conversant with literature and its great names, I could go on quoting them ad infinitum and acknowledge my debt for the merit you have been generous enough to find in my work. Knut Hamsun acknowledgeconversantdebt Change image and share on social
Were I not a king, I would be a university man. King James I kingmanuniversity Change image and share on social
Were I not married to the director, I'm not sure I'd know anything about the 'Underworld' sequel. Kate Beckinsale directormarrysequel Change image and share on social
Were I to be appointed Secretary of Education, I'd issue a prospectus for a compulsory nationwide high school course called 'The American Experience in Art.' Terry Teachout americanappointart Change image and share on social
Were I to flatter myself with the possibility of success in such combat, it would indeed be presumption. Anna Seward combatflatpossibility Change image and share on social
Were I to put myself on... one of those online dating things, I would not include in my profile that I'm regularly hospitalized for psychosis. But I do know that when I get really bad, there is a place for me to go where I will feel better. Marya Hornbacher baddatefeel share on social
Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter. Thomas Jefferson decidegovernmenthesitate Change image and share on social
Were it my choice, I would not vote for Russia to hold the Winter Olympics or the Summer Olympics. But it's not my choice. Mitt Romney choiceholdolympic Change image and share on social
Were it not better to forget than to remember and regret? Letitia Elizabeth Landon forgetregretremember Change image and share on social
