One man’s wage increase is another man’s price increase.

One man’s wage increase is another man’s price increase.

This Party is a moral crusade or it is nothing.

We are redefining and we are restating our socialism in terms of the scientific revolution.

I’m at my best in a messy, middle-of-the-road muddle.

He who rejects change is the architect of decay. The only human institution which rejects progress is the cemetery.

If I had the choice between smoked salmon and tinned salmon, I’d have it tinned. With vinegar.

I’m an optimist, but an optimist who carries a raincoat.

Given a fair wind, we will negotiate our way into the Common Market, head held high, not crawling in. Negotiations? Yes. Unconditional acceptance of whatever terms are offered us? No.

Whichever party is in office, the Treasury is in power.

A week is a long time in politics.

I believe the greatest asset a head of state can have is the ability to get a good night’s sleep.

The monarchy is a labor intensive industry.

Everybody should have an equal chance – but they shouldn’t have a flying start.

The main essentials of a successful prime minister are sleep and a sense of history.