Standing in the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by the traffic from both sides – Margaret Thatcher

Ought we not to ask the media to agree among themselves a voluntary code of conduct, under which they would not say or show anything which could assist the terrorists’ morale or their cause while the hijack lasted – Margaret Thatcher

I always cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think, well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a single political argument left – Margaret Thatcher

To wear your heart on your sleeve isn’t a very good plan; you should wear it inside, where it functions best – Margaret Thatcher

Plan your work for today and every day, then work your plan – Margaret Thatcher

Europe was created by history. America was created by philosophy – Margaret Thatcher