I’m at my best in a messy, middle-of-the-road muddle.
HAROLD WILSONOver and above communication and vigilance, there are two factors I have always mentioned. They are sleep, and a sense of history.
More Harold Wilson Quotes
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The ambition of the present Labour government is that every worker in the country will have a greater than average income.
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Tories never actually talk about getting rid of their leader, then suddenly there us a flash of steel between he shoulder-blades and rigormortis sets in.
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He who rejects change is the architect of decay.
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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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If 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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He who rejects change is the architect of decay.
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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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We are redefining and we are restating our socialism in terms of the scientific revolution
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The monarchy is a labor intensive industry.
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I believe the greatest asset a head of state can have is the ability to get a good night’s sleep.
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One man’s wage increase is another man’s price increase.
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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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From now on, the pound abroad is worth 14 per cent or so less in terms of other currencies. That doesn’t mean, of course, that the Pound here in Britain, in your pocket or purse or in your bank, has been devalued.
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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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