669 Quotes by Margaret Thatcher

Citizenship should be based on those who have a close and real relationship with this country and its inhabitants.

When hecklers stand up, I get a mental jump for joy. It gives me something to get my teeth into - and the audiences love it.

What is success? I think it is a mixture of having a flair for the thing that you are doing; knowing that it is not enough, that you have got to have hard work and a certain sense of purpose.

Women have plenty of roles in which they can serve with distinction: some of us even run countries. But generally we are better at wielding the handbag than the bayonet.

The wisdom of hindsight, so useful to historians and indeed to authors of memoirs, is sadly denied to practicing politicians.

I love argument, I love debate. I don't expect anyone just to sit there and agree with me, that's not their job.

If we open our hearts to God, He has promised to work within us.

I am not a consensus politician. Im a conviction politician.

You turn if you want to. The Lady's not for turning.