We are redefining and we are restating our socialism in terms of the scientific revolution
HAROLD WILSONWe are redefining and we are restating our socialism in terms of the scientific revolution
HAROLD WILSONI get a little nauseated, perhaps, when I hear the phrase ‘freedom of the press’ used as freely as it is, knowing that a large part of our proprietorial press is not free at all.
HAROLD WILSONTories 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.
HAROLD WILSONEvery dog is allowed one bite, but a different view is taken of a dog that goes on biting all the time. He may not get his licence returned when it falls due.
HAROLD WILSONI’m at my best in a messy, middle-of-the-road muddle.
HAROLD WILSONA week is a long time in politics.
HAROLD WILSONOne man’s wage increase is another man’s price increase.
HAROLD WILSONThe labour party is like a stage-coach.
HAROLD WILSONMay 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.
HAROLD WILSONOver and above communication and vigilance, there are two factors I have always mentioned. They are sleep, and a sense of history.
HAROLD WILSONThe ambition of the present Labour government is that every worker in the country will have a greater than average income.
HAROLD WILSONIf you rattle along at great speed everybody inside is too exhilarated or too seasick to cause any trouble. But if you stop everybody gets out and argues about where to go next.
HAROLD WILSONThe office of president requires the constitution of an athlete, the patience of a mother, the endurance of an early Christian.
HAROLD WILSONI believe the greatest asset a head of state can have is the ability to get a good night’s sleep.
HAROLD WILSONThe cumulative effects of the economic and financial sanctions might well bring the rebellion to an end within a matter of weeks rather than months.
HAROLD WILSONHe who rejects change is the architect of decay.
HAROLD WILSON