I'm not quite sure of his place in history. History will determine that.

The wisdom of hindsight, so useful to historians and indeed to authors of memoirs, is sadly denied to practicing politicians.

It was sheer professionalism and inspiration and the fact that you really cannot have people marching into other people's territory and staying there.

Europe was created by history. America was created by philosophy.

He will be missed not only by those who knew him and not only by the nation that he served so proudly and loved so deeply, but also by millions of men and women who live in freedom today because of the policies he pursued,

No woman in my time will be prime minister or chancellor or foreign secretary - not the top jobs. Anyway, I wouldn't want to be prime minister; you have to give yourself 100 percent.