Famous Quotes in History by Margaret Thatcher - 1

'He is a very, very skilful politician. He knows when to keep quiet.'
Margaret Thatcher on Tony Benn, May 1979

'I don't mind how much my ministers talk - as long as they do what I say.'
Margaret Thatcher, 1987

'I'll always be fond of dear Ted, but there's no sympathy in politics.'
Margaret Thatcher, on becoming Tory leader, February 1975

I usually make up my mind about a man in ten seconds, and I very rarely change it.

It will be years - and not in my time - before a woman will lead the party and become Prime Minister. - Margaret Thatcher in 1974

The lady's not for turning.

Where there is discord, may we bring harmony, Where there is error, may we bring truth, Where there is doubt, may we bring faith, Where there is despair, may we bring hope.'
Margaret Thatcher, on taking office, 4 May 1979

You don't tell deliberate lies, but sometimes you have to be evasive.