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.

It is not the business of politicians to please everyone.

What Britain needs is an iron lady.

You want to keep more of the money you earn? I'm afraid that's very selfish. We shall want to tax that away. You want to own shares in your firm? We can't have that. The state has to own your firm. You want to choose where to send your children to school? That's very divisive. You'll send your child where we tell you.

Obsolete weapons do not deter.

I might have preferred iron - but bronze will do. It won't rust. This time I hope, the head will stay on.

I will not change just to court popularity.