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When my job was attempting to predict future economic developments

When my job was attempting to predict future economic developments for the Shell oil company, I was frequently reminded of an Arabic saying: Those who claim to foresee the future are lying, even if by chance they are later proved right. – Vince Cable

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Now the main areas of higher education that still enjoy considerable financial support from government are subjects like engineering and science and the research ringfence which is the basic minimum to protect Britains scientific competitiveness. – Vince Cable

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And humility in politics means accepting that one party doesnt have all the answers recognising that working in partnership is progress not treachery. – Vince Cable

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I think what is happening is I think first of all there is confidence in the U.K. economy. Were in a German rather than a Greek position in international financial markets, which is very positive and keeps our debt service costs down, and were also beginning to see real evidence of rebalancing. – Vince Cable

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