Margaret Thatcher quotes

Margaret Thatcher was a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for over a decade. Known as the "Iron Lady," her conservative policies transformed the country's economy and society. She continues to be a highly influential and controversial figure in modern political history. Here are 420 of her quotes:

In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man; if you want anything done, ask a woman. (Margaret Thatcher)
Any woman who understands the problems of running a home will be nearer to understanding the problems of running a country. View quote
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It may be the cock that crows, but it is the hen that lays the eggs. View quote
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I am extraordinarily patient, provided I get my own way in the end. View quote
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Europe was created by history. America was created by philosophy. View quote
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There is no such thing as society: there are individual men and women, and there are families. View quote
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If my critics saw me walking over the Thames they would say it was because I couldn't swim. View quote
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I love argument, I love debate. I don't expect anyone just to sit there and agree with me, that's not their job. View quote
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You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it. View quote
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Pennies do not come from heaven. They have to be earned here on earth. View quote
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No one would remember the Good Samaritan if he'd only had good intentions; he had money as well. (Margaret Thatcher)
Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't. View quote
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To wear your heart on your sleeve isn't a very good plan; you should wear it inside, where it functions best. View quote
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Economics are the method; the object is to change the heart and soul. View quote
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I like Mr. Gorbachev. We can do business together. View quote
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There is no such thing as public money; there is only taxpayers' money. View quote
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On my way here I passed a local cinema and it turns out you were expecting me after all, for the billboards read: The Mummy Returns. View quote
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I don't mind how much my Ministers talk, so long as they do what I say. View quote
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The desire to win is born in most of us. The will to win is a matter of training. The manner of winning is a matter of honour. View quote
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I usually make up my mind about a man in ten seconds, and I very rarely change it. View quote
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Of course it's the same old story. Truth usually is the same old story. (Margaret Thatcher)
My job is to stop Britain from going red. View quote
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To cure the British disease with socialism was like trying to cure leukaemia with leeches. View quote
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Democratic nations must try to find ways to starve the terrorist and the hijacker of the oxygen of publicity on which they depend. View quote
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Plan your work for today and every day, then work your plan. View quote
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Margaret Thatcher

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Occupation: British Leader
Born: October 13, 1925
Died: April 8, 2013
Quotes count: 420
Wikipedia: Margaret Thatcher

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