I wanted us to go to the Tories when we were strong...not in misfortune to be made an honest woman of.

Some men change their party for the sake of their principles; others their principles for the sake of their party

My greatest good fortune in a life of brilliant experiences has been to find you, and to lead my life with you. I don't feel far away from you out here at all. I feel very near in my heart; and also I feel that the nearer I get to honour, the nearer I am to you.

Logic is a poor guide compared with custom.

Perfect solutions of our difficulties are not to be looked for in an imperfect world.

There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction.

Air superiority is the ultimate expression of military power.