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

A week is a long time in politics.
Harold Wilson

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

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

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

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

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

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