A red stitched heart and needle rest on a linen square beside a tied blank scroll and a leafy sprig. — Original artwork

Constitutions have to be written on hearts, not just paper.

Margaret Thatcher

A red velvet glove holds a rosebud beside a studded metal gauntlet on a split green-and-rose background. — Original artwork

For every idealistic peacemaker willing to renounce his self-defence in favour of a weapons-free world, there is at least one warmaker anxious to exploit the other’s good intentions.

Margaret Thatcher

A small dark metal anchor is loosely wrapped in a red ribbon on a plain gray surface. — Original artwork

For my part, I favour an approach to statecraft that embraces principles, as long as it is not stifled by them; and I prefer such principles to be accompanied by steel along with good intentions.

Margaret Thatcher

Painterly brass compass lying on torn pale parchment against deep blue. — Original artwork

It is always important in matters of high politics to know what you do not know. Those who think they know, but are mistaken, and act upon their mistakes, are the most dangerous people to have in charge.

Margaret Thatcher

A silver gear stands on a wooden peg beside a brass compass. — Original artwork

Never believe that technology alone will allow America to prevail as a superpower.

Margaret Thatcher

A small wooden trellis with a green vine and orange flowers climbing it, standing on a grey plinth. — Original artwork

What government has to do is to set the framework for human talent to flourish.

Margaret Thatcher