Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people talking.
CLEMENT ATTLEEThe Peace Treaties must be scrapped … I stand for no more war and no more secret diplomacy.
More Clement Attlee Quotes
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I must remind the right honourable gentleman that a monologue is not a decision.
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Charity is a cold grey loveless thing.
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The House of Lords is like a glass of champagne that has stood for five days
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I just love Chinese food. My favourite dish is number 27.
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There is a denial of the value of the individual.
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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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Man’s material discoveries have outpaced his moral progress.
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If the money wasted on arms could be used to help the less developed nations, that would probably be a greater blow against the Communist danger than anything else.
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A period of silence on your part would be welcome.
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The ordinary citizen is allowed to hear and think only as the rulers decree.
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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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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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The Peace Treaties must be scrapped … I stand for no more war and no more secret diplomacy.
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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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