“If you open that Pandora's Box you never know what Trojan 'orses will jump out.” IfsKnowsHumorFunnyBoxesPandoraTrojansPandora's Box Author:Ernest Bevin
“Civilisation cannot survive if it rests on a propertyless proletariat.” IfsPropertyCivilisationProletariat Author:Ernest Bevin
“There never has been a war yet which, if the facts had been put calmly before the ordinary folk, could not have been prevented ... The common man, I think, is the great protection against war.” IfsThinkingMenHas BeensWarFactsPeaceCommonOrdinaryFolksProtectionAntiwarCommon ManAgainst War Author:Ernest Bevin
“If the workers see themselves faced with defeat through starvation, they will prefer to go down fighting rather than fainting - and whether or not we leaders agree.” IfsFightingLeaderAgreeWorkersDefeatStarvationFainting Author:Ernest Bevin
“If you let that sort of thing go on, your bread and butter will be cut right out from under your feet.” IfsCuttingFeetGoes OnStupidityBreadBread And Butter Author:Ernest Bevin
“The first thing to decide before you walk into any negotiation is what to do if the other fellow says 'no'.” IfsFirstsWalksBusinessFellowsNegotiation Author:Ernest Bevin