Author: Harold Wilson

Quotes

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

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

- Harold Wilson

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

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

- Harold Wilson

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

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

- Harold Wilson

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

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

- Harold Wilson

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

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

- Harold Wilson

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

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

- Harold Wilson

Everybody should have an equal chance - but they shouldn't have a flying start.

Everybody should have an equal chance - but they shouldn't have a flying start.

- Harold Wilson

A week is a long time in politics.

A week is a long time in politics.

- Harold Wilson

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

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

- Harold Wilson

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