If people want a sense of purpose they should get it from their archbishop. They should certainly not get it from their politicians.
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Once the bear's hug has got you, it is apt to be for keeps.Harold MacMillan
I was determined that no British government should be brought down by the action of two tarts.
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It has been said that there is no fool like an old fool, except a young fool. But the young fool has first to grow up to be an old fool to realize what a damn fool he was when he was a young fool.
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You will find the Americans much like the Greeks found the Romans great, big, vulgar, bustling people more vigorous than we are and also more idle, with more unspoiled virtues but also more corrupt
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It's no use crying over spilt summits.
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At home, you always have to be a politician; when you're abroad, you almost feel yourself a statesman.
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