Australian Quote by Gough Whitlam

Poverty is a national waste as well as individual waste. We are all diminished when any of us are denied proper education. The nation…

— Gough Whitlam

A conservative government survives essentially by dampening expectations and subduing hopes. Conservatism is basically pessimistic, reformism is basically optimistic.

— Gough Whitlam

An education system where student selection is based on credit capacity and not merit capacity and where graduating students are no longer indebted to…

— Gough Whitlam

Ladies and gentlemen, well may we say 'God Save the Queen', because nothing will save the Governor-General. The proclamation you have just heard was…

— Gough Whitlam

It is the first time the burglar has been appointed as caretaker.

— Gough Whitlam

I've never said I'm immortal. I do believe in correct language. I'm eternal; I'm not immortal.

— Gough Whitlam

I was profoundly embarrassed by it (the White Australia Policy) and did all I could to change it.

— Gough Whitlam

Well may we say 'God save the Queen', because nothing will save the Governor-General'.

— Gough Whitlam

…he reveals that he has been a poor politician, a bad judge and a malevolent individual.

— Gough Whitlam

I'm the only P.M. of which that can be said - 'His legislation was never declared invalid in the High Court.'

— Gough Whitlam

Dying will happen sometime. As you know, I plan for the ages, not just for this life.

— Gough Whitlam

Maintain your rage and enthusiasm for the campaign for the election now to be held and until polling day.

— Gough Whitlam