669 Quotes by Margaret Thatcher

Whether it is in the United States or in mainland Europe, written constitutions have one great weakness. That is that they contain the potential to have judges take decisions which should properly be made by democratically elected politicians.

When others spoke of the fear of war, you spoke of the need for warriors and peace through strength. When others bewailed the failure of big government to provide for the collective good, you spoke of self-reliance, of personal responsibility, of individual pride and integrity. When others preached compromise - when others demanded compromise, you, Ronald Reagan, preached conviction.

I applaud strong government, but not overweening government sustained by cronies, ciphers and a personality cult.

I never hugged him, I bombed him.

It must be a conviction Government. As Prime Minister I could not waste time having internal arguments.

If your only opportunity is to be equal then it is not opportunity.

I too have a certain idea of America. Moreover, I would not feel entitled to say that of any other country, except my own. This is not just sentiment, though I always feel ten years younger – despite the jet-lag – when I set foot on American soil: there is something so positive, generous, and open about the people – and everything actually works. I also feel, though, that I have in a sense a share of America.

I might have preferred iron, but bronze will do. It won't rust. And, this time I hope, the head will stay on.

I would not wish to be Prime Minister, dear.