I was very precocious. I was pleased with myself. I thought I was very good-looking and I thought I was very clever - and I was.

- Robert Boothby, Baron Boothby

Scotch Whisky is about the only thing left that is guaranteed to bring comfort to mankind.

- Robert Boothby, Baron Boothby

No one who had any sense has ever liked school.

- Robert Boothby, Baron Boothby