669 Quotes by Margaret Thatcher

The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other peoples' money.

If you have a sense of purpose and a sense of direction, I believe people will follow you. Democracy isn't just about deducing what the people want. Democracy is leading the people as well.

Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.

The United States is contributing massively to the defence of Europe and we should be very grateful.

Any attempts by any government to change Community legislation to its own wishes are doomed to failure following the extension of policy areas now subject to majority voting... In our opinion, this must have serious implications for the traditional view of Parliament as a legislative body sovereignty.

During my lifetime most of the problems the world has faced have come, in one fashion or other, from mainland Europe, and the solutions from outside it.

Europe will never be like America. Europe is a product of history. America is a product of philosophy.

I have the money and they won't get their hands on it.

If you set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing.