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Aug 15, 2018 margaret thatchers great strength seems to be the better people know her, the better they like her. The first women to be the head of government of a western democracy, her presence on. Margaret thatcher was born margaret roberts on october, 1925, the daughter of a grocer and conservative politician. I have been aware of the lack of anything of substance in this field for a long time. The yale book of quotations also states, thatcher is said to have used this in a 1965 speech.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Margaret thatcher is the most quoted political leader since winston churchill and in this unique collection of quotations, lain dale has picked out the most memorable. Let these funny margaret thatcher quotes lighten up your life. Explore some of margaret thatcher best quotations and sayings on such as in the coming weeks i will set out how to take our economy through this period of uncertainty, to get the economy growing strongly across all parts, to deal with britains longstanding productivity problem, to create more wellpaid jobs, to negotiate the best terms for britains departure from the eu and. Buy the margaret thatcher book of quotations by grant tucker, iain dale isbn. Sep 23, 2015 the story is a commentary on thatchers britain from a decidedly hostile political viewpoint. Enjoy the best margaret thatcher quotes at brainyquote. Media caption margaret thatcher in her own words baroness thatcher was seldom one to hold back her views. Her political career has spanned five decades and love her or hate her, her influence on world politics is undeniable. Thatcher believed in a free market and free capitalism. Her political career has spanned five decades and her influence on world. Margaret thatcher quote investigator tracing quotations. Theres a great strand of equity and fairness in the british people this is our characteristic.
Explore our selection of the shortest quotations by the british politician. The margaret thatcher book of quotations and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Margaret thatcher quotes author of the downing street years. In one way or another, margaret thatcher has dominated my entire life, so it is genuinely hard to believe that she has gone. Alongside margaret thatchers own words, the book contains many quotes from her political allies and opponents, as well as from foreign leaders who were often on the end of a good handbagging. Margaret thatcher, britains iron lady, who died today at 87, was a trailblazer. Thatcher got her nickname after accusing the soviet union of being bent on world domination and giving a fearless anticommunism speech back in 1976.
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Margaret thatcher quotes quoteland quotations by author. Margaret thatcher, remark 1970 one of the things being in politics has taught me is that men are not a reasoned or reasonable sex. Pdf the margaret thatcher book of quotations download full. Being a leader is like being a lady, if you have to go around telling people you are one, you arent. The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other peoples money. Some quotes are funny, many are inspirational, most are thoughtful but they are all unforgettable. Margaret thatcher quotes author of the downing street years 87 quotes from margaret thatcher. Buy a cheap copy of as i said to denis the margaret. She was active as a young girl, enjoying a range of interests at school including piano, field hockey, poetry and swimming. Wisdom from margaret thatcher 12 inspiring quotes words quotes, wise words. Explore some of margaret hilda thatcher best quotations and sayings on such as look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. As well as margaret thatchers own words, the book contains. Margaret thatcher, television interview 1972 i owe nothing to womens lib.
Preface to edward leighs right thinking a personal. Margaret thatchers speech at 1981 sir robert menzies lecture at blackwood hall of monash university in melbourne. Its not a day when you lounge around doing nothing its when youve had everything to do, and youve done it. Discover popular and famous european quotes by margaret thatcher. And check out the humorous quotes of many more funny authors in my large collection. Apr 06, 2018 with a very strong set of principles, margaret thatcher was the first female prime minister of the united kingdom. The margaret thatcher book of quotations by grant tucker. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The margaret thatcher book of quotations hardcover august 1, 1997 by margaret thatcher author. Margaret hilda thatcher, baroness thatcher, lg, om, dstj, pc, frs, honfrsc nee roberts. With a very strong set of principles, margaret thatcher was the first female prime minister of the united kingdom. Margaret thatcher, interview with barbara walters on abctv, march 18, 1987 i think weve been through a period where too many people have been given to understand that if they have a problem, its the governments job to cope with it. Margaret thatcher is the most quoted british political leader since winston churchill.
The iron ladys political career spanned five decades and her influence on world politics is undeniable. Europe in anything other than the geographical sense is a wholly artificial construct. Margaret thatcher is the most quoted british political leader since winston churchill and this unique collection of quotations are the most memorable. Alongside margaret thatcher s own words, the book contains many quotes from her political allies and opponents, as well as from foreign leaders who were often on the end of a good handbagging. Just this past january, in a discussion of the myers briggs personality types, i was reminded of the fact that, like me, margaret thatcher is an entj one of the rarer of the 16 personality types, entjs are said to make up 2% 5% of the general population, but only 1% of women. Margaret thatcher page 1 of 1 showing results 1 to 10 of 10 total quotations found. Margaret thatcher quotes funny quotes by margaret thatcher.
He is a former coleg gwent student and works as an assistant pa to lbc radio presenter and publisher iain dale in london, england. Quotations by margaret thatcher, english leader, born october, 1925. Quotes by margaret thatcher author of the downing street years. Find margaret thatcher on amazon if you lead a country. She was the longestserving british prime minister of the 20th century and the first woman to hold that office. A brilliant and deservedly successful story that is overtly critical of margaret thatchers legacy. She was the longestserving british prime minister of the 20th century. Read the margaret thatcher book of quotations by available from rakuten kobo. The only british prime minister in the 20th century to win three consecutive terms and. One only gets to the top rung of the ladder by steadily climbing up one at a time, and suddenly all sorts of powers, all sorts of abilities which you thought never belonged to yousuddenly become within your own possibility and you think, well, ill have a go, too. Margaret thatcher quotes about european lib quotes. Yes, qi can report that a newspaper called the evening news on may 20, 1965 quotes thatcher using the phrase when addressing a womens group.
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