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01Undated

I would rather be an opportunist and float than go to the bottom with my principles around my neck.

Stanley Baldwin / quote

02Undated

War would end if the dead could return.

Stanley Baldwin / quote

03Undated

I would rather trust a woman's instinct than a man's reason.

Stanley Baldwin / quote

04Undated

Then comes Winston with his hundred horsepower mind and what can I do?

Stanley Baldwin / quote

05Undated

A statesman wants courage and a statesman wants vision; but believe me, after six months' experience, he wants first, second, third and all the time - patience.

Stanley Baldwin / quote

06Undated

The bomber will always get through. The only defense is in offense, which means that you have to kill more women and children more quickly that the enemy if you want to save yourselves.

Stanley Baldwin / quote

07Undated

You will find in politics that you are much exposed to the attribution of false motive. Never complain and never explain.

Stanley Baldwin / quote