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“To accuse me of being too inflexible is poppycock.”

Quote by Margaret Thatcher

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Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher, born on October 13, 1925, was a former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Known for her strong political stance and reformist policies, she is one of the most influential political figures of the 20th century. Thatcher served as Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990, implementing a series of economic and social reforms that had a profound impact on the UK and the global political and economic landscape. more

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Source: As I said to Denis--: the Margaret Thatcher book of quotations

“I have very strong views about Europe. We're quite the best country. We rescued them. We're not going to get entangled with them. We've got to keep our own independence. Is that clear?”

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“We intend freedom and justice to conquer. Yes, we do have a creed and we wish others to share it. But it is not part of our policy to impose our beliefs by force or threat of force.”

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Source: As I said to Denis--: the Margaret Thatcher book of quotations

“Of course you have a duty to show the disfigurations of society as well as its more agreeable aspects. But if TV in the western world uses its freedom continually to show all that is worst in our society, while the centrally controlled television of the Communist world and the dictatorships show only what is judged advantageous to them and suppress everything else, how are the uncommitted to judge between us? How can they fail to misjudge if they view matters only through a distorted mirror?”

“We do not believe that if you cut back what government does you diminish its authority. On the contrary, a government that did less, and therefore did better, would strengthen its authority.”

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Book:As I said to Denis--: the Margaret Thatcher book of quotations

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“The mission of this government is much more than the promotion of economic progress. It is to renew the spirit and solidarity of the nation.”

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Book:The revival of Britain: speeches on home and European affairs, 1975-1988

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“I calculate that I was responsible for proposing the elevation to the Lords of some 214 of its present numbers.”

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Book:As I said to Denis--: the Margaret Thatcher book of quotations

Source: As I said to Denis--: the Margaret Thatcher book of quotations

“Misgovernment...will often be reflected in oppressive or aggressive policies towards groups within the state or towards the state's neighbours.”

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“The National Health Service is safe with us. The principle of adequate healthcare should be provided for all regardless of ability to pay must be the function of any arrangements for financing the NHS. We stand by that.”

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Book:As I said to Denis--: the Margaret Thatcher book of quotations

Source: As I said to Denis--: the Margaret Thatcher book of quotations