I think the British have the distinction above all other nations of being able to put new wine into old bottles without bursting them.
CLEMENT ATTLEEI think the British have the distinction above all other nations of being able to put new wine into old bottles without bursting them.
More Clement Attlee Quotes
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It is dangerous to play politics with the Budget.
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The press lives on disaster.
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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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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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Man’s material discoveries have outpaced his moral progress.
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I must remind the right honourable gentleman that a monologue is not a decision.
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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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Christianity affirms the value of each individual soul. Nazism denies it.
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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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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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Fifty percent of Winston is genius, fifty percent bloody fool. He will behave like a child.
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No social system will bring us happiness, health and prosperity unless it is inspired by something greater than materialism.
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I am a diffident man. I find it hard to carry on a conversation.
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Not Churchill. Sixty-five, old for a Churchill.
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You will be judged by what you succeed at gentlemen, not by what you attempt
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