One of the things being in politics has taught me is that men are not a reasoned or reasonable sex.

It is not the creation of wealth that is wrong, but the love of money for its own sake.

No one would remember the Good Samaritan if he'd only had good intentions he had money as well.

The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other peoples' money.

I'm extraordinarily patient provided I get my own way in the end.

I am extraordinarily patient, provided I get my own way in the end.

I am in politics because of the conflict between good and evil, and I believe that in the end good will triumph.

There are still people in my party who believe in consensus politics. I regard them as Quislings, as traitors... I mean it.

One of the things being in politics has taught me is that men are not a reasoned or reasonable sex.

Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't.