Robert Baden-Powell

The method of instruction in Scouting is that of creating in the boy the desire to learn for himself.

A Scout is never taken by surprise; he knows exactly what to do when anything unexpected happens.

Life would pall if it were all sugar; salt is bitter if taken by itself; but when tasted as part of the dish, it savours the meat. Difficulties are the salt of life.

My first career ambitions involved turning into a boy; I intended to be either a railway guard or a knight errant.

I am a big one for subtlety and empathy. My dad was softly spoken and didn't carry his honours and accomplishments for everyone to see.

Live Below the Line raises real money to help the world's poorest people, but it is also a symbolic demonstration aimed at highlighting - not replicating - the plight of the world's poor.