Roy Hattersley quotes

In politics, being ridiculous is more damaging than being extreme. (Roy Hattersley)
Morality and expediency coincide more than the cynics allow. View quote
Roy Hattersley
The proposition that Muslims are welcome in Britain if, and only if, they stop behaving like Muslims is a doctrine which is incompatible with the principles that guide a free society. View quote
Roy Hattersley
In my opinion, any man who can afford to buy a newspaper should not be allowed to own one. View quote
Roy Hattersley
Familiarity with evil breeds not contempt but acceptance. View quote
Roy Hattersley
Diversity was the encouragement of people to live together in harmony despite their differences and rejoice in the differences rather than deplore them. View quote
Roy Hattersley

Roy Hattersley

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Born: December 28, 1932
Quotes count: 6
Wikipedia: Roy Hattersley

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