One of the ideals [Margaret Thatcher] grew up with was self-denial and postponement of gratification, and yet she went about to create a greedy, short-term society. It is a paradox.
![One of the ideals [Margaret Thatcher] grew up with was self-denial and postponement of gratification, and yet she went about to create a greedy, short-term society. It is a paradox.](http://cdn.quoteddaily.com/images/hilary-mantel/one-of-the-ideals-margaret-thatcher-grew-up-with-was-self-denial-and-postponement-of-gratification-and-yet-she-went.jpg)