669 Quotes by Margaret Thatcher

We introduced the Community Charge. I still call it that. I like the Poles – I never had any intention of taxing them.

The Kosovo campaign was a just and necessary war. And I believe that Blair – of whom I have many criticisms – in this case showed real determination in conducting it.

When you’ve spent half your political life dealing with humdrum issues like the environment, it’s exciting to have a real crisis on your hands.

Good Conservatives always pay their bills. And on time. Not like the Socialists who run up other people’s bills.

Ronald Reagan knew his own mind. He had firm principles – and, I believe, right ones. He expounded them clearly, he acted upon them decisively.

Socialists cry “Power to the people”, and raise the clenched fist as they say it. We all know what they really mean – power over people, power to the State.

Let us never forget this fundamental truth: The State has no source of money other than the money people themselves earn.

Business success isn’t just a selfish aim. Profits spread beyond those who make them and bring jobs and prosperity.

I have very strong views about Europe. We’re quite the best country. We rescued them. We’re not going to get entangled with them. We’ve got to keep our own independence. Is that clear?