Europe’s first woman prime minister, Margaret Thatcher was Britain’s Conservative Party leader and became the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century. She was dubbed “Iron Lady” by a Soviet journalist for her leadership style. During her time in office, she implemented policies known as Thatcherism.
1 I love argument, I love debate, I don’t expect anyone just to sit there and agree with me, that’s not their job. -Margaret Thatcher
Taking all perspectives into consideration is important for good decision making. People should be encouraged to express their views because ignorance can be worse than dealing with criticisms.
2 I do not know anyone who has got to the top without hard work, that is the recipe, it will not always get you to the top, but should get you pretty near. -Margaret Thatcher
Hard work is indispensable if you want to become successful in life. You must be willing to persevere in order to reach your goals.
3 What is success? I think it is a mixture of having a flair for the thing that you are doing; knowing that it is not enough, that you have got to have hard work and a certain sense of purpose. -Margaret Thatcher
When you consider something important, you are determined to achieve it no matter what. You train yourself to deal with challenges and strive to accomplish your goals.
4 I just owe almost everything to my father and it’s passionately interesting for me that the things that I learned in a small town, in a very modest home, are just the things that I believe have won the election. -Margaret Thatcher
You are who you are because of the people who stood by you through both good and bad times. Once you become successful, remember to be grateful to those who pushed you to achieve your dreams.
5 I am extraordinarily patient, provided I get my own way in the end. -Margaret Thatcher
There is no point arguing over something that you are confident about. You don’t waste your energy because you know that others’ opinions will have no impact on your decisions.
6 Pennies do not come from heaven, they have to be earned here on earth. -Margaret Thatcher
Stop believing that you get whatever you want without working hard for it. There is no such thing as a free lunch. You will have to fight for what you want.
7 You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it. -Margaret Thatcher
Nothing is permanent in life, neither success nor failure. Once you decide on achieving something, you will have to carry on even after you’ve reached it.
8 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
If you want to be successful, stop trying to please others. Seeking others’ approval will only hinder you from being independent in life.
9 Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction. -Margaret Thatcher
People usually prefer to take the easy way out. But they don’t realise that growth only occurs when you challenge yourself to rise above your emotions and do what needs to be done.
10 Plan your work for today and every day, then work your plan. -Margaret Thatcher
It is important to focus on long term goals, but don’t become ignorant of the things that need to be done in the present. Only when you first achieve short term goals will you be able to achieve big ones.
11 I am in politics because of the conflict between good and evil, and I believe that in the end good will triumph. -Margaret Thatcher
When you become aware of the good and evil, you feel motivated to change the world for the better. It is necessary to be optimistic to bring about positive changes in society.
12 If you want to cut your own throat, don’t come to me for a bandage. -Margaret Thatcher
If you don’t want to work hard for the things you want, don’t go around asking for help from others. People only support those who are serious about their goals.
13 People think that at the top there isn’t much room, they tend to think of it as an Everest, my message is that there is tons of room at the top. -Margaret Thatcher
The sky’s the limit. Don’t restrict yourself by underestimating yourself. Nothing is final in life. Keep moving forward and you’ll keep achieving greater heights.
14 Power is like being a lady… if you have to tell people you are, you aren’t. -Margaret Thatcher
When you are self-confident, you don’t worry about others’ opinions. Similarly, you don’t feel the need to prove yourself to them in order to feel powerful.
15 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
When people run out of rational arguments, they start attacking others personally. At such moments, it is better to just ignore or laugh off their comments.
1. I love argument, I love debate, I don’t expect anyone just to sit there and agree with me, that’s not their job. -Margaret Thatcher
2. I do not know anyone who has got to the top without hard work, that is the recipe, it will not always get you to the top, but should get you pretty near. -Margaret Thatcher
3. What is success? I think it is a mixture of having a flair for the thing that you are doing; knowing that it is not enough, that you have got to have hard work and a certain sense of purpose. -Margaret Thatcher
4. I just owe almost everything to my father and it’s passionately interesting for me that the things that I learned in a small town, in a very modest home, are just the things that I believe have won the election. -Margaret Thatcher
5. I am extraordinarily patient, provided I get my own way in the end. -Margaret Thatcher
6. Pennies do not come from heaven, they have to be earned here on earth. -Margaret Thatcher
7. You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it. -Margaret Thatcher
8. 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
9. Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction. -Margaret Thatcher
10. Plan your work for today and every day, then work your plan. -Margaret Thatcher
11. I am in politics because of the conflict between good and evil, and I believe that in the end good will triumph. -Margaret Thatcher
12. If you want to cut your own throat, don’t come to me for a bandage. -Margaret Thatcher
13. People think that at the top there isn’t much room, they tend to think of it as an Everest, my message is that there is tons of room at the top. -Margaret Thatcher
14. Power is like being a lady… if you have to tell people you are, you aren’t. -Margaret Thatcher
15. 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
