669 Quotes by Margaret Thatcher

A democratic Europe of nation states could be a force for liberty, enterprise and open trade. But, if creating a United States of Europe overrides these goals, the new Europe will be one of subsidy and protection.

If you can’t afford it, you can’t have it.

We have made too much of one or two people, and we think that they can win or lose elections for us. Don’t be depressed if one particular person transgresses. It doesn’t lose an election unless the Party loses faith in itself.

The desire to achieve grand utopian plans often poses a grave threat to freedom.

I am not immortal, but I’ve got a lot left in me yet.

Forget that I’m a woman. Forget the accusations that I am a Right Winger demanding privilege – I had precious little privilege in my early years.

I’ve learned one thing in politics. You don’t take a decision until you have to.

In general, more nonsense was written about the so-called ‘feminine factor’ during my time in office than about almost anything else. I was always asked how it felt to be a woman Prime Minister. I would reply: ‘I don’t know: I’ve never experienced the alternative.

In order to unscramble some eggs the leader gotta have some balls.