Not Churchill. Sixty-five, old for a Churchill.
CLEMENT ATTLEEIf a rich man wants to help the poor, he should pay his taxes gladly, not dole out money at a whim.
More Clement Attlee Quotes
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A period of silence on your part would be welcome.
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A Tory minister can sleep in ten different women’s beds in a week.
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When we are returned to power we want to put in the statute book an act which will make our people citizens of the world before they are citizens of this country.
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The real test of one’s belief in the doctrine of Habeas Corpus is not when one demands its application on behalf of one’s friends but of one’s enemies.
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It’s nice to keep in touch – besides, it’s the only place in London where you can park a car.
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It is dangerous to play politics with the Budget.
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I believe that the foundation of democratic liberty is a willingness to believe that other people may perhaps be wiser than oneself.
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The House of Lords is like a glass of champagne that has stood for five days
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In a life and death struggle, we cannot afford to leave our destinies in the hands of failures.
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I am pleased to see from the laughter on the Ministerial benches that there is no implication on their part to take Sir Oswald Mosley too seriously. It can easily be seen to-day that this idea of a dictator is gradually falling down.
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Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people talking.
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The Peace Treaties must be scrapped … I stand for no more war and no more secret diplomacy.
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I just love Chinese food. My favourite dish is number 27.
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The ordinary citizen is allowed to hear and think only as the rulers decree.
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Fifty percent of Winston is genius, fifty percent bloody fool. He will behave like a child.
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