Margaret Thatcher/prime Minister 1979%e2%80%931990

Famous quotes containing the words margaret thatcher, thatcher, prime and/or minister:

    “Most women defend themselves. It is the female of the species—it is the tigress and lioness in you—which tends to defend when attacked.”
    —Margaret Thatcher (b. 1925)

    “In politics if you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman.”
    —Margaret Thatcher (b. 1925)

    “Ay, look: high heaven and earth ail from the prime foundation;
    All thoughts to rive the heart are here, and all are vain:
    Horror and scorn and hate and fear and indignation—
    Oh, why did I awake? When shall I sleep again?”
    —A.E. (Alfred Edward)

    “Just let him be minister if that’s what he desires, but without his brother and his brother-in-law.”
    —Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)