The wisdom of hindsight, so useful to historians and indeed to authors of memoirs, is sadly denied to practicing politicians. (Margaret Thatcher)

The wisdom of hindsight, so useful to historians and indeed to authors of memoirs, is sadly denied to practicing politicians.

Margaret Thatcher

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