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“Closing one's ears to the complaints of partisans would also entail closing one's mind to the substance of their arguments.”

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Daniel Okrent

Daniel Okrent is an American writer born on April 2, 1948. His works span a variety of fields including history and culture, known for his in-depth research and unique perspective. more

“I too have a certain idea of America. Moreover, I would not feel entitled to say that of any other country, except my own. This is not just sentiment, though I always feel ten years younger – despite the jet-lag – when I set foot on American soil: there is something so positive, generous, and open about the people – and everything actually works. I also feel, though, that I have in a sense a share of America.”

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Author:Margaret Thatcher

“My policies are based not on some economics theory, but on things I and millions like me were brought up with: an honest day's work for an honest day's pay; live within your means; put by a nest egg for a rainy day; pay your bills on time; support the police.”

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Author:Margaret Thatcher

“Constitutions have to be written on hearts, not just paper.”

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Author:Margaret Thatcher

“It is always important in matters of high politics to know what you do not know. Those who think they know, but are mistaken, and act upon their mistakes, are the most dangerous people to have in charge.”

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Author:Margaret Thatcher

“Whether it is in the United States or in mainland Europe, written constitutions have one great weakness. That is that they contain the potential to have judges take decisions which should properly be made by democratically elected politicians.”

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Author:Margaret Thatcher

“Whether manufactured by black, white, brown or yellow hands, a widget remains a widget – and it will be bought anywhere if the price and quality are right. The market is a more powerful and more reliable liberating force than government can ever be.”

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Author:Margaret Thatcher

“A man may climb Everest for himself, but at the summit he plants his country's flag.”

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Book:The collected speeches of Margaret Thatcher

Source: The collected speeches of Margaret Thatcher

“During my lifetime most of the problems the world has faced have come, in one fashion or another, from mainland Europe and the solution from outside it.”

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Author:Margaret Thatcher

“There is much to be said for trying to improve some disadvantaged people’s lot. There is nothing to be said for trying to create heaven on earth.”

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Author:Margaret Thatcher

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