Harold Wilson Quotes

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

Change, Human, Progress

One man's wage increase is another man's price increase.
Harold Wilson

Another, Price, Increase

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.
Harold Wilson

Acceptance, Whatever, Wind

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

Start, Chance, Everybody

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

Optimist, Carries

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

History, Successful, Sleep

The monarchy is a labor intensive industry.
Harold Wilson

Labor, Industry, Monarchy

This Party is a moral crusade or it is nothing.
Harold Wilson

Nothing, Moral, Party

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

Revolution, Socialism, Scientific

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

Power, Office, Party

A week is a long time in politics.
Harold Wilson

Politics, Time, Long

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

Good, Sleep, Greatest

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

Best, Messy, Muddle

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

Between, Choice, Salmon

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Biography

Nationality: English

Type: Statesman

Born: March 11, 1916

Died: May 24, 1995

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