Margaret Thatcher Quotes about Democracy

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There is little hope for democracy if the hearts of men and women in democratic societies cannot be touched by a call to something greater than themselves.

There is little hope for democracy if the hearts of men and women in democratic societies cannot be touched by a call to something greater than themselves.

Margaret Thatcher

Heart, Men, Democracy

Margaret Thatcher (1989). “The revival of Britain: speeches on home and European affairs, 1975-1988”

It can be argued - and rightly - that Taiwan is not just another regional issue: after all, the Chinese regard it as part of China. But Taiwan is also a regional issue for three reasons. First, the overthrow or even the neutering of democracy in Taiwan, which is what Beijing effectively demands, would be a major setback for democracy in the region as a whole. Second, if the Chinese were able to get their way by force in Taiwan, they would undoubtedly be tempted to do the same in other disputes. And third, there is no lack of such disputes to provoke a quarrel.

Margaret Thatcher

Issues, Chinese, Democracy

I'm also very much aware that it is you who brought democracy to Chile, you set up a constitution suitable for democracy, you put it into effect, elections were held, and then, in accordance with the result, you stepped down.

Margaret Thatcher

Democracy, Conservative, Election

"Thatcher visits her old friend Pinochet", www.theguardian.com. March 26, 1999.

I want a capital-earning democracy. Every man and woman a capitalist. Housing is the start. If you're a man or woman of property, you've got something. So every man a capitalist, and every man a man of property.

Margaret Thatcher

Men, Democracy, Want