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Margaret Thatcher Quotes: Everything a politician promises at election time has to be paid for either by higher taxation or by borrowing.
         

Everything a politician promises at election time has to be paid for either by higher taxation or by borrowing.


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Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.



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If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.



Socialists cry “Power to the people”, and raise the clenched fist as they say it. We all know what they really mean - power over people, power to the State.

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



To wear your heart on your sleeve isn't a very good plan; you should wear it inside, where it functions best.

To wear your heart on your sleeve isn't a very good plan; you should wear it inside, where it functions best.



I always cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think, well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a single political argument left.

I always cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think, well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a single political argument left.



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Each generation has to stand up for democracy. It can't take anything for granted and may have to fight fundamental battles anew.



There are too many people who imagine that there is something sophisticated about always believing the best of those who hate your country, and the worst of those who defend it.

There are too many people who imagine that there is something sophisticated about always believing the best of those who hate your country, and the worst of those who defend it.



If you set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing.

If you set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing.



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A man who, beyond the age of 26, finds himself on a bus can count himself as a failure.





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The solution when you don't like someone's speech is not to silence that person, or that corporation. It's more and louder speech of your own.



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