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Margot Asquith was an English author and socialite, born on February 2, 1864, and died on July 28, 1945. She was the wife of the British Prime Minister, H.H. Asquith, and is known for her diaries and memoirs that offer a unique perspective on the political and social life of her time.

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“Till I see money spent on the betterment of man instead of on his idleness and destruction, I shall not believe in any perfect form of government.”

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Book:More Memories

Source: More Memories

“Convictions no doubt have to be modified or expanded to meet changing conditions but ... to be a reliable political leader sooner or later your anchors must hold fast where other men's drag.”

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Book:More Or Less about Myself

Source: More Or Less about Myself

“I have always wanted to be a man, if only for the reason that I would like to have gauged the value of my intellect.”

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Book:More Or Less about Myself

Source: More Or Less about Myself

“If Kitchener was not a great man, he was, at least, a great poster.”

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“From the happy expression on their faces you might have supposed that they welcomed the war. I have met with men who loved stamps, and stones, and snakes, but I could not imagine any man loving war.”

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Book:Autobiography

Source: Autobiography

“There are big men, men of intellect, intellectual men, men of talent and men of action; but the great man is difficult to find, and it needs --apart from discernment --a certain greatness to find him.”

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Book:The Autobiography of Margot Asquith

Source: The Autobiography of Margot Asquith

“To marry a man out of pity is folly; and, if you think you are going to influence the kind of fellow who has never had a chance, poor devil, you are profoundly mistaken. One can only influence the strong characters in life, not the weak; and it is the height of vanity to suppose that you can make an honest man of anyone.”

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Book:The Autobiography of Margot Asquith

Source: The Autobiography of Margot Asquith

“Rich men's houses are seldom beautiful, rarely comfortable, and never original. It is a constant source of surprise to people of moderate means to observe how little a big fortune contributes to Beauty.”

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Book:Autobiography

Source: Autobiography

About the Author

Born: February 2, 1864
Died: July 28, 1945
Known for: Author
Quotes: 49

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