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It is always important in matters of high politics to know what you do not know. Those who think they know, but are mistaken, and act upon their mistakes, are the most dangerous people to have in charge.
Margaret Thatcher
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Margaret Thatcher
Age: 87 †
Born: 1925
Born: October 13
Died: 2013
Died: April 8
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I'll stay until I'm tired of it. So long as Britain needs me, I shall never be tired of it.
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I started out in life with two great advantages: No money and good parents.
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Never believe that technology alone will allow America to prevail as a superpower.
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