Quotes by Margaret Thatcher

Explore a curated collection of 71 quotes by Margaret Thatcher. Discover timeless wisdom, insightful thoughts, and memorable words that have inspired readers around the world. Browse through the gallery below and click on any quote to read more.

It used to be about trying to do something. Now it's about trying to be someone. — Margaret Thatcher
When I'm out of politics I'm going to run a business, it'll be called rent-a-spine — Margaret Thatcher
I always cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think, well, if they attack one personally, — Margaret Thatcher
If you set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing." — Margaret Thatcher
Being democratic is not enough, a majority cannot turn what is wrong into right. In order to be considered truly free, c — Margaret Thatcher
Consensus: “The process of abandoning all beliefs, principles, values, and policies in search of something in which no o — Margaret Thatcher
I'm back... and you knew I was coming. On my way here I passed a cinema with the sign 'The Mummy Returns'. — Margaret Thatcher
In politics, If you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman. — Margaret Thatcher
Don't follow the crowd, let the crowd follow you. — Margaret Thatcher
Thought Leadership “The Downing Street Years” Book by Margaret Thatcher“I have a habit of comparing the phraseology of c — Margaret Thatcher
Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't. — Margaret Thatcher
The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money. — Margaret Thatcher
Of course it's the same old story. Truth usually is the same old story. — Margaret Thatcher
I am extraordinarily patient, provided I get my own way in the end. — Margaret Thatcher
You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it. — Margaret Thatcher
Some Socialists seem to believe that people should be numbers in a State computer. We believe they should be individuals — Margaret Thatcher
Christmas is a day of meaning and traditions, a special day spent in the warm circle of family and friends. — Margaret Thatcher
And I will go on criticising Socialism, and opposing Socialism because it is bad for Britain (...) It’s the Labour Gover — Margaret Thatcher
The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money. — Margaret Thatcher
Power is like being a lady... if you have to tell people you are, you aren't. — Margaret Thatcher