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The real case against socialism is not its economic inefficiency, though on all sides there is evidence of that. Much more fundamental is its basic immorality.
Margaret Thatcher
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Margaret Thatcher
Age: 87 †
Born: 1925
Born: October 13
Died: 2013
Died: April 8
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Freedom is not synonymous with an easy life. ... There are many difficult things about freedom: It does not give you safety, it creates moral dilemmas for you it requires self-discipline it imposes great responsibilities but such is the nature of Man and in such consists his glory and salvation.
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I want to get totally rid of class distinction. As someone put it one of the papers this morning: Marks and Spencer have triumphed over Karl Marx and Engels.
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Political success is a good deal pleasanter than political failure, but it too brings its problems.
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The Russians put guns before butter. We put just about everything before guns.
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Failure? The possibilities do not exist.
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We intend freedom and justice to conquer. Yes, we do have a creed and we wish others to share it. But it is not part of our policy to impose our beliefs by force or threat of force.
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The secret of happiness is to live within your income and pay your bills on time.
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A leader is someone who knows what they want to achieve and can communicate that.
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My first guiding principle is this: willing and active co-operation between independent sovereign states. Europe will be stronger precisely because it has France as France, Spain as Spain, Britain as Britain, each with its own customs, traditions and identity. It would be folly to try to fit them into some sort of identikit European personality.
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Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.
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Our children need strong families raising them with sturdy virtues, not to be smothered in the cold arms of the state.
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There are always dangers about. Therefore you must always keep your defences strong.
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Please don't use the word tough. People might get the impression that I don't care. And I do care, very deeply. Resilient, I think.
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Life in a free society...is heaven on earth to life in a socialist society such as Russia.
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Our judgement is that the presence of the Royal Marines garrison is sufficient deterrent against any possible aggression.
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We have become a grandmother.
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It's a funny old world.
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Each generation has to stand up for democracy. It can't take anything for granted and may have to fight fundamental battles anew.
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Remember the 'Parable of the Talents' in the New Testament? Christ exhorts us to be the best we can be by developing our skills and abilities, by succeeding in all our tasks and endeavors. What better description can there be of capitalism?
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What great cause would have been fought and won under the banner 'I stand for consensus'?
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