"I am not a fan of the welfare state. I think it is an expensive way of trying to do things which could be done better by voluntary effort."

"I came to office with one clear purpose: to get Britain back on her feet again."

"I always wear a hat. It's a very practical thing, because it keeps your head warm and it keeps your hair tidy."

"Of course, I am strong. I am a woman. I have to be."

"I'm not a lady who changes her mind. I'm a lady who changes the minds of others."