TORONTO – The woman known to many as “The Iron Lady” passed away Monday morning at the age of 87.
Below is a list of some of Margaret Thatcher’s most memorable quotes, from topics such as economics and war, to the task of being a woman in politics.
“I am not a consensus politician. I’m a conviction politician.”
“To those waiting with bated breath for that favourite media catchphrase, the U-turn, I have only one thing to say. You turn if you want to. The lady’s not for turning.”
“I love argument. I love debate. I don’t expect anyone just to sit there and agree with me – that’s not their job.”
“We had to fight the enemy without in the Falklands. We always have to be aware of the enemy within, which is much more difficult to fight and more dangerous to liberty.”
“No one would remember the Good Samaritan if he’d only had good intentions; he had money as well.”
“My job is to stop Britain going red.”
“I came to office with one deliberate intent: to change Britain from a dependent to a self-reliant society — from a give-it-to-me, to a do-it-yourself nation. A get-up-and-go, instead of a sit-back-and-wait-for-it Britain.”
“Any woman who understands the problems of running a home will be nearer to understanding the problems of running a country.”
“My policies are based not on some economics theory, but on things I and millions like me were brought up with: an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay; live within your means; put by a nest egg for a rainy day; pay your bills on time; support the police.”
“Where there is discord, may we bring harmony. Where there is error, may we bring truth. Where there is doubt, may we bring faith. And where there is despair, may we bring hope.”
“Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.”
“Defeat—I do not recognize the meaning of the word!”
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