Life would have been easier for me if I had taken the path of least resistance. Michael Gove More Quotes by Michael Gove More Quotes From Michael Gove I hope that in the days to come, I'll be able to convince my colleagues that I should be one of the candidates that Conservative party members can choose from. Michael Gove conservativeableparty I believed we needed someone who would be able to build a team, lead and unite. I hoped that person would be Boris Johnson. Michael Gove ableteamwould-be The first four months of my life were spent in care, before I was adopted by my wonderful parents - my mum and dad - Ernie and Christine. They went on to adopt my sister, who is profoundly deaf, and invested both of us with a love and support that informs everything I do today. Michael Gove supportdadparent The common fisheries policy unfortunately led to the devastation of fishing in Scotland. My dad had to close his business. As a result something that he been built up by by grandfather and maintained by my dad disappeared. So my dad suffered. Michael Gove scotlanddadfishing Whatever else I know, I know that if you invest love and care in any individual you can help them to make a difference, to write their own life story. Michael Gove making-a-differencedifferenceswriting In this fallen world, I suspect we will never achieve perfection. But that won't stop me trying. Michael Gove fallen-worldperfectiontrying I remember my mum explaining to me what adoption meant when I was still at primary school. 'Son,' she said to me, 'you didn't grow under my heart, you grew in it'. Michael Gove heartschoolson You come home to find your 17-year-old daughter engrossed in a book. Which would delight you more - if it were 'Twilight' or 'Middlemarch?' Michael Gove daughtermotherbook It's critical that children spend time before they arrive in school in a warm, attractive and inclusive environment, where they can learn through play, master social skills and prepare for formal schooling. Michael Gove playchildrenschool The British people rejected politics as usual and government as usual. They want and need a new approach to running this country. Michael Gove governmentrunningcountry We need to face the fact that we need more money in order to deliver Jeremy Hunt's absolutely correct drive to guarantee even better standards of care. Michael Gove guaranteesorderneeds Because my parents took a risk on me not knowing a thing about me.They believed that in everyone there is potential - that by believing in someone, loving them, nurturing them, you can bring out that potential. Michael Gove parentknowingbelieve Whoever the next prime minister of this country will be, it will be a female prime minister and a female prime minister who has formidable skills and I know whichever one of the two wins they will lead this country well. Michael Gove skillswinningcountry Let me first of all congratulate both of the candidates who have made it through - both Theresa May and Andrea Leadsom are formidable politicians and they have fought great campaigns and they deserve to be in the final two. Michael Gove finalscampaignstwo I will put my heart and soul into making sure that the care your son or daughter or mum or dad receives is the same I would want for my own family. Michael Gove daddaughterheart I will lay out my plan for the United Kingdom, which I hope can provide unity and change. Michael Gove unitedunitykingdoms Boris Johnson is a man of great attributes and great qualities. Michael Gove attributesqualitymen I will do everything that is required in order to bring immigration down to a level that is manageable, that the public believe is right. Michael Gove immigrationorderbelieve If we are to make the most of the opportunities ahead we need a bold break with the past. Michael Gove opportunitypastneeds We have a unique chance to heal divisions, give everyone a stake in the future and set an example as the most creative, innovative and progressive country in the world. Michael Gove uniquegivingcountry
