The 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 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 WILSONIn politics a week is a very long time.
HAROLD WILSONWe are redefining and we are restating our Socialism in terms of the scientific revolution …
HAROLD WILSONOver and above communication and vigilance, there are two factors I have always mentioned. They are sleep, and a sense of history.
HAROLD WILSONI believe the greatest asset a head of state can have is the ability to get a good night’s sleep.
HAROLD WILSONThe only limits of power are the bounds of belief.
HAROLD WILSONEverybody should have an equal chance – but they shouldn’t have a flying start.
HAROLD WILSONWhichever party is in office, the Treasury is in power.
HAROLD WILSONThe government have only a small majority in the House of Commons. I want to make it quite clear that this will not affect our ability to govern. Having been charged with the duties of Government we intend to carry out those duties.
HAROLD WILSONHe who rejects change is the architect of decay.
HAROLD WILSONSelsdon Man is designing a system of society for the ruthlessness and the pushing, the uncaring. His message to the rest is: you’re out on your own.
HAROLD WILSONThe labour party is like a stage-coach.
HAROLD WILSONIf the Tories get in, in five years no one will be able to afford to buy an egg.
HAROLD WILSONAt home and abroad I have repeatedly been asked what are the main essentials of a successful prime minister.
HAROLD WILSONI’m an optimist, but I’m an optimist who takes his raincoat.
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.
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