Famous quote by Margaret Thatcher

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Power is like being a lady... if you have to tell people you are, you arent
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"Power is like being a lady... if you have to tell people you are, you aren't"

- Margaret Thatcher

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This quote by Margaret Thatcher is an effective statement about the nature of power. She is recommending that real power is not something that needs to be declared or announced, but rather something that is naturally acknowledged and respected. It is similar to the concept of being a lady, which is not something that can be forced or declared, but rather something that is naturally seen and appreciated. This quote indicates that real power is not something that can be taken or offered, however rather something that is earned through effort and dedication. It is a tip that power is not something that can be considered approved, but rather something that must be made and respected. This quote is a reminder that real power is not something that can be taken for given, but rather something that needs to be earned and respected.

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Margaret Thatcher This quote is written / told by Margaret Thatcher between October 13, 1925 and April 8, 2013. She was a famous Leader from United Kingdom. The author also have 50 other quotes.

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