The office of president requires the constitution of an athlete, the patience of a mother, the endurance of an early Christian.
HAROLD WILSONMay I say, for the benefit of those who have been carried away by the gossip of the last few days, that I know what’s going on.
More Harold Wilson Quotes
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He who rejects change is the architect of decay.
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The Labour Party is a moral crusade or it is nothing.
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I’m at my best in a messy, middle-of-the-road muddle.
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Given 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.
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At home and abroad I have repeatedly been asked what are the main essentials of a successful prime minister.
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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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I’m an optimist, but I’m an optimist who takes his raincoat.
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Everybody should have an equal chance – but they shouldn’t have a flying start.
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The monarchy is a labor intensive industry.
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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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Whichever party is in office, the Treasury is in power.
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It is quite clear to me that the Tory Party will get rid of Mrs Thatcher in about 3 years time.
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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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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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In politics a week is a very long time.
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