The first element of greatness is fundamental humbleness (this should not be confused with servility); the second is freedom from self; the third is intrepid courage, which, taken in its widest interpretation, generally goes with truth; and the fourth-the power… — Margot Asquith Copy Share Image
If Kitchener was not a great man, he was, at least, a great poster. — Margot Asquith Copy Share Image
Too much brilliance has its disadvantages, and misplaced wit may raise a laugh, but often beheads a topic of profound interest. — Margot Asquith Copy Share Image
the announcement that you are going to tell a good story (and the chuckle that precedes it) is always a dangerous opening. — Margot Asquith Copy Share Image
“We desire no conquest, no dominion, we seek no indemnities, no material compensation for the sacrifices we shall freely make.” — Margot Asquith Copy Share Image
Haunted from my early youth by the transitoriness and pathos of life, I was aware that it is not enough to say "I am… — Margot Asquith Copy Share Image
My sort of looks are of the kind that bore me when I see them on other people. — Margot Asquith Copy Share Image
“The home the military top brass had created for themselves was "picturesque, romantic and unreal", he wrote. "It was as though men were playing… — Margot Asquith Copy Share Image
[On Austen Chamberlain:] He is more loyal to his friends than to his convictions. — Margot Asquith Copy Share Image
Lloyd George? There is no Lloyd George. There is a marvellous brain; but if you were to shut him in a room and look… — Margot Asquith Copy Share Image
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