There is no such thing as society, there is a living tapestry of men and women and the beauty of that tapestry, and the quality of our lives, will depend upon how much each of us is prepared to take responsibility for ourselves and to turn round and help, by our own efforts, those who are unfortunate. There's no such thing as entitlement unless someone has first met an obligation
Margaret ThatcherIf you want to get something said in the politics tell a man. If you want to get something done in the politics tell a woman
Margaret ThatcherHow 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.
Margaret ThatcherThere is much to be said for trying to improve some disadvantaged peopleโs lot. There is nothing to be said for trying to create heaven on earth.
Margaret Thatcher