I’m an optimist, but I’m an optimist who takes his raincoat.
HAROLD WILSONA week is a long time in politics.
More Harold Wilson Quotes
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The only limits of power are the bounds of belief.
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May I say, for the benefit of those who have been carried away by the gossip of the last few days, that I know what’s going on.
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If we don’t give science its proper place in our national life. We shall no doubt be training all the bullfighters we need, because we don’t use many.
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If I had the choice between smoked salmon and tinned salmon, I’d have it tinned. With vinegar.
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One man’s wage increase is another man’s price increase.
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We are redefining and we are restating our socialism in terms of the scientific revolution
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Tories never actually talk about getting rid of their leader, then suddenly there us a flash of steel between he shoulder-blades and rigormortis sets in.
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The Britain that is going to be forged in the white heat of this revolution will be no place for restrictive practices or outdated methods on either side of industry.
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The government have only a small majority in the House of Commons. I want to make it quite clear that this will not affect our ability to govern. Having been charged with the duties of Government we intend to carry out those duties.
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The office of president requires the constitution of an athlete, the patience of a mother, the endurance of an early Christian.
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From now on, the pound abroad is worth 14 per cent or so less in terms of other currencies. That doesn’t mean, of course, that the Pound here in Britain, in your pocket or purse or in your bank, has been devalued.
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He who rejects change is the architect of decay.
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Debating against him is no fun, say something insulting and he looks at you like a whipped dog.
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The labour party is like a stage-coach.
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Everybody should have an equal chance – but they shouldn’t have a flying start.
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