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There are dangers in consensus: it could be an attempt to satisfy people holding no particular views about anything. ... No great party can survive except on the basis of firm beliefs about what it wants to do.
Margaret Thatcher
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Margaret Thatcher
Age: 87 †
Born: 1925
Born: October 13
Died: 2013
Died: April 8
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[On George H.W. Bush:] By 1990 I had learned that I had to defer to him in conversation and not to stint the praise. If that was what was necessary to secure Britain's interests and influence, I had no hesitation in eating a little humble pie.
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Wars are not caused by the buildup of weapons. They are caused when an aggressor believes he can achieve his objectives at an acceptable price.
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The secret of happiness is to live within your income and pay your bills on time.
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I hate feminism. It is poison.
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I might have preferred iron - but bronze will do. It won't rust. This time I hope, the head will stay on.
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Just rejoice at the news and congratulate our armed forces and the Marines. Rejoice!
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