Democratic nations must try to find ways to starve the terrorist and the hijacker of the oxygen of publicity on which they depend.
I usually make up my mind about a man in ten seconds, and I very rarely change it.
First you win the argument, then you win the vote.
You do not achieve anything without trouble, ever.
Young people ought not to be idle, it is very bad for them.
Of course it’s the same old story. Truth usually is the same old story.
If my critics saw me walking over the Thames they would say it was because I couldn’t swim.
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.
To me, consensus seems to be the process of abandoning all beliefs, principles, values and policies. So it is something in which no one believes and to which no one objects.
People think that at the top there isn’t much room. They tend to think of it as an Everest. My message is that there is tons of room at the top.
To cure the British disease with socialism was like trying to cure leukaemia with leeches.
I love argument, I love debate. I don’t expect anyone just to sit there and agree with me, that’s not their job.
Any woman who understands the problems of running a home will be nearer to understanding the problems of running a country.
It pays to know the enemy – not least because at some time you may have the opportunity to turn him into a friend.
You turn if you want to. The Lady’s not for turning.
To wear your heart on your sleeve isn’t a very good plan; you should wear it inside, where it functions best.
If you have a sense of purpose and a sense of direction, I believe people will follow you. Democracy isn’t just about deducing what the people want. Democracy is leading the people as well.
I do not know anyone who has got to the top without hard work.
Many of our troubles are due to the fact that our people turn to politicians for everything.
I’ve got a woman’s ability to stick to a job and get on with it when everyone else walks off and leaves it.