The main essentials of a successful prime minister are sleep and a sense of history. He who rejects change is the architect of decay. The only human institution which rejects progress is the cemetery. Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death. From now on the pound abroad is worth 14 percent or so less in terms of other currencies. It does not mean, of course, that the pound here in Britain, in your pocket or purse or in your bank, has been devalued. Whichever party is in power, the Treasury is in power. A week is a long time in politics. I'm an optimist, but an optimist who carries a raincoat. |