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.
CLEMENT ATTLEE
An empty taxi drew up outside 10 Downing Street and Clement Attlee got out of it.
More Clement Attlee Quotes
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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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Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people talking.
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I must remind the right honourable gentleman that a monologue is not a decision.
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Can’t publish. Don’t rhyme, don’t scan.
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I think the British have the distinction above all other nations of being able to put new wine into old bottles without bursting them.
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Fifty percent of Winston is genius, fifty percent bloody fool. He will behave like a child.
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We have absolutely abandoned any idea of nationalist loyalty.
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If a rich man wants to help the poor, he should pay his taxes gladly, not dole out money at a whim.
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Not Churchill. Sixty-five, old for a Churchill.
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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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A lot of clever people have got everything except judgement
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The press lives on disaster.
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The individual is sacrificed to the idol of the German Leader, German State or the German race.
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A Tory minister can sleep in ten different women’s beds in a week.
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