Harold MacMillan
Harold MacMillan
Maurice Harold Macmillan, 1st Earl of Stockton, OM, PC, FRSwas a British Conservative politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 10 January 1957 to 19 October 1963. Nicknamed "Supermac," he was known for his pragmatism, wit and unflappability...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionWorld Leader
Date of Birth10 February 1894
ignored good-things laughed
It's a good thing to be laughed at. It's better than to be ignored.
ignorance long criticism
After long experience of politics, I have never found that there is any inhibition caused by ignorance as regards criticism.
government issues giving
Although I am still in favour of a National Government in these difficult times, and shall probably be found in the great majority of cases in the Government Lobby, there are some issues that have arisen, or are likely to arise, upon which I am unable to give the Government the support which it has, perhaps, the right to expect from those receiving the Government Whip. It occurs to me, therefore, that it would perhaps be more satisfactory if I was no longer regarded as being among the supporters of the present Administration.
successful political television
A successful current affairs television show seems to be more and more a cross between a music hall turn and a scene in a torture chamber.
mean issues political
Revolt by all means, but only on one issue at a time. To do more would be to confuse the whips.
mean government genius
Churchill was fundamentally what the English call unstable - by which they mean anybody who has that touch of genius which is inconvenient in normal times.
son way rounds
I was a sort of son to Ike, and it was the other way round with Kennedy.
fall play mute
He (Aneurin Bevan) enjoys prophesying the imminent fall of the capitalist system, and is prepared to play a part, any part, in its burial, except that of mute.
ignorance criticism found
I have never found criticism is ever inhibited by ignorance.
feelings brotherly shows
It isn't those who always addressing each other as comrade who necessarily show the most brotherly feelings.
men challenges catholic
There are three bodies no sensible man directly challenges: the Roman Catholic Church, the Brigade of Guards and the National Union of Mineworkers
together stronger want
We do not intend to part from the Americans and we do not intend to be satellites. I am sure they do not want us to be so. The stronger we are, the better partners we shall be; and I feel certain that as the months pass we shall draw continually closer together with mutual confidence and respect.
hug bears
Once the bear's hug has got you, it is apt to be for keeps.
kings fall divine-right
We have not overthrown the divine right of kings to fall down for the divine right of experts.