A democratic Europe of nation states could be a force for liberty, enterprise and open trade. But, if creating a United States of Europe overrides these goals, the new Europe will be one of subsidy and protection

[On being asked how many Mrs. Thatchers there were:] Oh, three at least. There is the intellectual one, the intuitive one and the one at home.

I do not know anyone who has got to the top without hard work. That is the recipe. It will not always get you to the top, but should get you pretty near.

The secret of happiness is to live within your income and pay your bills on time.

Being powerful is a lot like being a woman: If you have to tell someone that you are, invariably, you are not.

The Government wants a peaceful settlement. But we totally reject a peaceful sell-out.

I can't help to spit nails when just thinking about Trade Unions