He who rejects change is the architect of decay.
HAROLD WILSONGiven a fair wind, we will negotiate our way into the Common Market, head held high, not crawling in. Negotiations? Yes. Unconditional acceptance of whatever terms are offered us? No.
More Harold Wilson Quotes
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Whichever party is in office, the Treasury is in power.
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Over and above communication and vigilance, there are two factors I have always mentioned. They are sleep, and a sense of history.
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Every dog is allowed one bite, but a different view is taken of a dog that goes on biting all the time. He may not get his licence returned when it falls due.
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If I had the choice between smoked salmon and tinned salmon, I’d have it tinned. With vinegar.
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The office of president requires the constitution of an athlete, the patience of a mother, the endurance of an early Christian.
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I’m at my best in a messy, middle-of-the-road muddle.
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The Britain that is going to be forged in the white heat of this revolution will be no place for restrictive practices or outdated methods on either side of industry.
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I’m going on, and the Labour government’s going on.
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Selsdon 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.
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We are redefining and we are restating our Socialism in terms of the scientific revolution …
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The labour party is like a stage-coach.
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The 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.
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If we don’t give science its proper place in our national life. We shall no doubt be training all the bullfighters we need, because we don’t use many.
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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.
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Everybody should have an equal chance – but they shouldn’t have a flying start.
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