Entry Quote by Hilary Mantel
![“[Margaret Thatcher] is a woman who, when she wrote her entry for "Who's Who," didn't include her mother. Now whether that was corrected in subsequent editions, I do not know.” quote by Hilary Mantel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e17/hilary-mantel-440_entry_margaret-thatcher-is-a-woman-who-when-sh_106701.jpg)
“[Margaret Thatcher] is a woman who, when she wrote her entry for "Who's Who," didn't include her mother. Now whether that was corrected in subsequent editions, I do not know.”
About This Quote
Thatcher’s omission of her mother in a biographical entry hints at a deliberate self‑construction that excludes personal lineage.
In simple terms: Self‑portrayal can erase origins.
Key Takeaway
Biographies shape legacy.
Themes
identity
legacy
self‑presentation
politics
Mood
wry
analytical
Type
biographical anecdote
political commentary
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- author bios
- media profiles
Key Concepts
narrative control
public image management
Practical Applications
- Consider what is omitted in public narratives
- Balance personal history with professional image
Questions to Reflect On
- What does omission reveal about self‑image?
- How do public figures curate their histories?
![“[Margaret Thatcher] admitted to being the daughter of her father but not the daughter of her mother!” quote by Hilary Mantel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d14/hilary-mantel-440_children_margaret-thatcher-admitted-to-being-the_1920559.jpg)
![“[Margaret] Thatcher had just become prime minister; there was talk about whether it was an advance to have a woman prime minister if it was someone with policies like hers: She may be a woman but she isn't a sister, she may be a sister but she isn't a comrade.” quote by Caryl Churchill](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/301/caryl-churchill-24054_comrade_margaret-thatcher-had-just-become-prime_2138809.jpg)
![“It was unfortunate for other women who might come after [Margaret Thatcher] that the first woman to become prime minister was a male impersonator.” quote by Hilary Mantel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/62c/hilary-mantel-440_firsts_it-was-unfortunate-for-other-women-who-m_2064772.jpg)
