Freedom will destroy itself if it is not exercised within some sort of moral framework, some body of shared beliefs, some spiritual heritage transmitted through the Church, the family, and the school.

We need to create a mood where it is everywhere thought morally right for as many people as possible to acquire capital.

Our children need strong families raising them with sturdy virtues, not to be smothered in the cold arms of the state.

Leadership is about having principles. A leader must have a vision and principles that will endure for all time and must always be true to these principles, applying them to changing circumstances

We introduced the Community Charge. I still call it that. I like the Poles - I never had any intention of taxing them.

Failure? The possibilities do not exist.

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.