Man’s material discoveries have outpaced his moral progress.
CLEMENT ATTLEEIt is dangerous to play politics with the Budget.
More Clement Attlee Quotes
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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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There is a denial of the value of the individual.
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Why does Mosley always speak as though he were a feudal landlord abusing tenants who are in arrears with their rent ?
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You will be judged by what you succeed at gentlemen, not by what you attempt
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Can’t publish. Don’t rhyme, don’t scan.
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The ordinary citizen is allowed to hear and think only as the rulers decree.
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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 House of Lords is like a glass of champagne that has stood for five days
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Fifty percent of Winston is genius, fifty percent bloody fool. He will behave like a child.
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A lot of clever people have got everything except judgement
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I am a diffident man. I find it hard to carry on a conversation.
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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 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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I must remind the right honourable gentleman that a monologue is not a decision.
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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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