The only limits of power are the bounds of belief.
I'm at my best in a messy, middle-of-the-road muddle.
I'm an optimist, but I'm an optimist who takes his raincoat.
At home and abroad I have repeatedly been asked what are the main essentials of a successful prime minister. Over and above communication and vigilance, there are two factors I have always mentioned. They are sleep, and a sense of history.
Everybody should have an equal chance - but they shouldn't have a flying start.
Given a fair wind, we will negotiate our way into the Common Market, head held high, not crawling in. Negotiations? Yes. Unconditional acceptance of whatever terms are offered us? No.