“Boredom is often a useful instrument in politics. Never underestimate it.” — Harold Wilson Copy Share Image
The main essentials of a successful prime minister are sleep and a sense of history. — Harold Wilson Copy Share Image
I get a little nauseated, perhaps, when I hear the phrase 'freedom of the press' used as freely as it is, knowing that a… — Harold Wilson Copy Share Image
Selsdon Man is designing a system of society for the ruthlessness and the pushing, the uncaring. His message to the rest is: you're out… — Harold Wilson Copy Share Image
The cumulative effects of the economic and financial sanctions might well bring the rebellion to an end within a matter of weeks rather than… — Harold Wilson Copy Share Image
At home and abroad I have repeatedly been asked what are the main essentials of a successful prime minister. Over and above communication and… — Harold Wilson Copy Share Image
Tories never actually talk about getting rid of their leader, then suddenly there us a flash of steel between he shoulder-blades and rigormortis sets… — Harold Wilson Copy Share Image
He who rejects change is the architect of decay. The only human institution which rejects progress is the cemetery. — Harold Wilson Copy Share Image
On 5 September, when the TUC unanimously rejected wage restraint, it was the end of an era, and all the financiers, all the little… — Harold Wilson Copy Share Image
