Harold MacMillan What did Harold MacMillan mean by: 90% of what we did the Press didn’t know about, and 90% of what they did know about they got wrong.
It is the duty of Her Majesty’s government neither to flap nor to falter. Author, January 17, 2024January 9, 2025, Harold MacMillan, Duty, Government, Stability, 0 Harold MacMillan
Revolt by all means, but only on one issue at a time. To do more would be to confuse the whips. Author, January 17, 2024January 9, 2025, Harold MacMillan, Focus, Revolt, Strategy, 0 Harold MacMillan
It is a good thing to be laughed at. It is better than to be ignored. Author, January 17, 2024January 9, 2025, Harold MacMillan, Importance, Recognition, Resilience, 0 Harold MacMillan
History is apt to judge harshly those who sacrifice tomorrow for today. Author, January 17, 2024January 9, 2025, Harold MacMillan, Consequences, Judgement, Sacrifice, 0 Harold MacMillan
There might be 1 finger on the trigger, but there will be 15 fingers on the safety catch. Author, January 17, 2024January 9, 2025, Harold MacMillan, Caution, Risk, Safety, 0 Harold MacMillan
The only quality needed for an MP is the ability to write a good letter. Author, January 17, 2024January 9, 2025, Harold MacMillan, Communication, Politicians, Qualifications, 0 Harold MacMillan
I have learned that in all negotiations nothing matters except the will to reach agreement. Author, January 17, 2024January 9, 2025, Harold MacMillan, Agreement, Negotiation, Will, 0 Harold MacMillan
It was a storm in a tea cup, but in politics we sail in paper boats. Author, January 17, 2024January 9, 2025, Harold MacMillan, Exaggeration, fragility, Politics, 0 Harold MacMillan
