Alacrity Quote by Denis Healey

“The Prime Minister says that she has given the French President a piece of her mind – this is not a gift I would…

— Denis Healey

I hoped that, you know, France wouldn't mind about, you know, the wife of their president to having a job.

— Carla Bruni

I did one of the first interviews with Mrs Thatcher. I think, from memory, she came across then as a sort of wishy-washy European.

— Angela Rippon

For us she is not the iron lady. She is the kind, dear Mrs. Thatcher.

— Alexander Dubcek

It is in order that France may find her place in the new Europe that you will respond to my appeal.

— Pierre Laval

Margaret Thatcher inherited the sick man of Europe in 1979 and transformed it into a powerhouse. When she left office, it was Britain redefined.…

— Brian Mulroney

Now the time is come, That France must veil her lofty-plumed crest, And let her head fall into England's lap.

— William Shakespeare

Remember how Margaret Thatcher came to believe that abroad was more important than at home? Didn't do her much good.

— Simon Hoggart

Anyone who supposed that when Margaret Thatcher left Number Ten she was going to take a Trappist vow did not know that formidable politician.

— Chris Patten

The greatest gift that Michelle and I have received over the last eight years has been the honor of serving as your President and…

— Barack Obama

[Margaret Thatcher] aroused such strong loathing in so many people. That's the fact that interests me.

— Hilary Mantel

Making choices that are meaningful to you is the essence of the French woman's secret.

— Mireille Guiliano