Quotes By Harold Wilson

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

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

A week is a long time in politics.

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

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

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

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

This Party is a moral crusade or it is nothing.

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

The monarchy is a labor intensive industry.

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.

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

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

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