If a Tory does not believe that private property is one of the main bulwarks of individual freedom, then he had better become a socialist and have done with it.

There are always dangers about. Therefore you must always keep your defences strong.

The first step in calculating which way to go is to find out where you are.

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

I've learned one thing in politics. You don't take a decision until you have to.

How very popular to say, 'spend more on this, expend more on that.' And of course, we all have our favorite causes; I know I do. But someone has to add up the figures. Every business has to do it, every housewife has to do it, [and] every government should do it.

You know the critical thing with the Communist countries is Communism, which by definition consists of control by the government.