"How thin is the crust of order..." - Quote by Margaret Thatcher

“It is always important in matters of high politics to know what you do not know. Those who think they know, but are mistaken, and act upon their mistakes, are the most dangerous people to have in charge.”

“To be free is better than to be unfree – always. Any politician who suggests the opposite should be treated as suspect.”

“To those waiting with bated breath for that favorite media catchphrase, the U-turn, I have only this to say, ‘You turn if you want; the lady’s not for turning.”

“As I see it, there are two great forces of human nature: self-interest, and caring for others. Capitalism harnesses self-interest in a helpful and sustainable way, but only on behalf of those who can pay. Government aid and philanthropy channel our caring for those who can't pay. But to provide rapid improvement for the poor we need a system that draws in innovators and businesses in a far better way than we do today.”

“Man... cannot learn to forget, but hangs on the past: however far or fast he runs, that chain runs with him.”

“If you are willing to reflect on the courage and moderation of other people, you will find them strange.”

“We don't let them have ideas. Why would we let them have guns?”

“Leadership is all hype. We've had three great leaders in this century-Hitler, Stalin, and Mao.”

“I think where I get frustrated at times was the belief that the president can do anything if he just decides he wants to do it.”