More - John Major Quotes

I am walking over hot coals suspended over a deep pit at the bottom of which are a large number of vipers baring their fangs.

John Major

 Crisis

This is David expressing a personal view that many people will agree with but it isn't party policy

John Major

 

The British government fully supports the unequivocal message to Saddam Hussein that repression of innocent civilians and reckless acts of brutality are unacceptable,

John Major

 Government

There is no indication that magma has reached the surface.

John Major

 

This is exactly the kind of event that we've sort of been talking about and anticipating over the past several days. This is a fairly small eruption.

John Major

 Past

Both the United Kingdom and South Africa are keen to develop the relationship that exists and make it closer yet and on the basis of the discussions that we have this morning, that is something we will readily be able to achieve,

John Major

 Africa

I can't remember an occasion when there was so much excitement and anticipation about a game of cricket. It has been a truly phenomenal series.

John Major

 Anticipation

I do not want it [the Freedom of Information Act] to be a political football. I do not want the fuss about the way the political parties are using it to obliterate what it's really about.

John Major

 

We want a truly open society, in which every man and woman will be able to go as far as their talent, ambition and effort take them

John Major

 Man

The first requirement of politics is not intellect or stamina but patience. Politics is a very long run game and the tortoise will usually beat the hare.

John Major

 British Politician