Margaret Thatcher Quotes, Media Quotes, Waiting Quotes

To those waiting with bated breath for that favorite media catchphrase, the U-turn, I have only this to say, ‘You turn if you want; the lady’s not for turning.

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(I)t is highly questionable whether when 'Europe speaks with one voice', as we are so often told it is doing, anyone is really listening. Europe's reputation as a serious player in international affairs is unenviable. It is a feeble giant who desperate attempts to be taken seriously are largely risible. It has a weak currency and a sluggish inflexible economy, still much reliant on hidden protectionism. It has a shrinking, ageing, population and, with the exception of Britain, rather unimpressive armed forces and, not excepting Britain, muddled diplomacy.

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I have made it quite clear that a unified Ireland was one solution that is out. A second solution was a confederation of two states. That is out. A third solution was joint authority. That is out-that is a derogation of sovereignty.

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Most women are far more intelligent than people give them credit for.

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I think Essex Man will vote for a Conservative Government.

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If someone is confronting our essential liberties, if someone is inflicting injuries and harm, by God I'll confront them!

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I was asked whether I was trying to restore Victorian values. I said straight out I was. And I am.

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There is much to be said for trying to improve some disadvantaged people’s lot. There is nothing to be said for trying to create heaven on earth.

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It's the Labour Government that have brought us record peacetime taxation. They've got the usual Socialist disease - they've run out of other people's money.

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Women have plenty of roles in which they can serve with distinction: some of us even run countries. But generally we are better at wielding the handbag than the bayonet.

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When you hold back the successful, you penalize those who need help.

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If you set out to be liked, you will accomplish nothing.

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I like Mr Gorbachev, we can do business together.

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What great cause would have been fought and won under the banner 'I stand for consensus'?

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I'm not a good butcher but I've had to learn to carve the joint. People expect a new look.

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I do believe that political arrangements which are based upon violence, intimidation and theft will eventually break down - and will deserve to do so.

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I can't bear Britain in decline. I just can't.

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I believe we should continue to have a partnership of national states each retaining the right to protect its vital interests, but developing more effectively than at present the habit of working together.

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... when a big man has a big idea I never like to stand in his way.

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The legal system we have and the rule of law are far more responsible for our traditional liberties than any system of one man one vote. Any country or Government which wants to proceed towards tyranny starts to undermine legal rights and undermine the law.

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