Personal virtue is no substitute for political hard-headedness.

I do believe that political arrangements which are based upon violence, intimidation and theft will eventually break down - and will deserve to do so.

We shall take whatever action is necessary to contain the growth of the money supply. The government, unlike so many of its predecessors, will face up to economic realities.

If my critics saw me walking over the Thames they would say it was because I couldn't swim.

There is a nonsense about intelligent women not being beautiful.

The National Health Service is safe with us. The principle of adequate healthcare should be provided for all regardless of ability to pay must be the function of any arrangements for financing the NHS. We stand by that.

Misgovernment...will often be reflected in oppressive or aggressive policies towards groups within the state or towards the state's neighbours.