47 Quotes by Clement Attlee

When we are returned to power we want to put in the statute book an act which will make our people citizens of the world before they are citizens of this country.

We have absolutely abandoned any idea of nationalist loyalty. We are deliberately putting a world order before our loyalty to our own country.

A lot of clever people have got everything except judgement

You will be judged by what you succeed at gentlemen, not by what you attempt

I believe that the foundation of democratic liberty is a willingness to believe that other people may perhaps be wiser than oneself.

No social system will bring us happiness, health and prosperity unless it is inspired by something greater than materialism.

If you begin to consider yourself solely responsible to a political party, you're half-way to a dictatorship.

Charity is a cold grey loveless thing. If a rich man wants to help the poor, he should pay his taxes gladly, not dole out money at a whim.

I just love Chinese food. My favourite dish is number 27.