Quotes by Antony Jay

He's suffering from Politicians' Logic. Something must be done, this is something, therefore we must do it.
– Antony Jay
Men grow to the stature to which they are stretched when they are young.
– Antony Jay
'Referring the matter to a committee' can be a device for diluting authority, diffusing responsibility and delaying decisions.
– Antony Jay
The Opposition aren't really the Opposition. They're just called the Opposition. But in fact they are the Opposition in exile. The Civil Service are the Opposition in residence.
– Antony Jay
The silence when they do not want to tell you the facts: Discrete Silence. The silence when they do not intend to take any action: Stubborn Silence. The silence when... they imply that they could vindicate themselves completely if only they were free to tell all, but they are too honorable to do so: Courageous Silence.
– Antony Jay
The uncreative mind can spot wrong answers, but it takes a very creative mind to spot wrong questions.
– Antony Jay
You can judge a leader by the size of the problem he tackles. Other people can cope with the waves, it's his job to watch the tide.
– Antony Jay