Roy Jenkins Quotes

The permissive society has been allowed to become a dirty phrase. A better phrase is the civilised society.
Roy Jenkins

Society, Become, Dirty

A social democratic party without deep roots in the working class movement would quickly fade into an unrepresentative intellectual sect.
Roy Jenkins

Deep, Working, Social

I am sure Mr Heath thinks he is honest but I wish he didn't have to have his friends say it so often.
Roy Jenkins

Friends, Wish, Honest

The great disadvantage of our present electoral system is that it freezes the pattern of politics, and holds together the incompatible because everyone assumes that if a party splits it will be electorally slaughtered.
Roy Jenkins

Politics, Great, Together

The Labour Party is and always has been an instinctive part of my life.
Roy Jenkins

Life, Party, Labour

There are always great dangers in letting the best be the enemy of the good.
Roy Jenkins

Good, Great, Best

We must not expect a full-scale peaceful revolution every time a Labour Government is elected.
Roy Jenkins

Time, Government, Revolution

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Biography

Nationality: British

Type: Politician

Born: November 11, 1920

Died: January 5, 2003

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