You mustn't expect prime ministers to enjoy themselves. If they do, they mustn't show it - the population would be horrified.

I have no interest in sailing around the world. Not that there is any lack of requests for me to do so.

I am not a product of privilege, I am a product of opportunity.

I have always had a hidden wish, a frustrated desire, to run a hotel.

Other countries have far greater problems than we have.

I was delighted that by campaigning throughout England, Scotland and Wales, addressing in all 39 public meetings, I had contributed to the victory of the Conservative Party at this general election.

Pitt the Younger was a great British Prime Minister. He saved Europe from Napoleon, he was the pilot who weathered the storm. I don't know whether he'd have done it any better or quicker had he been married.