He wanted to be the Prime Minister who reached for the stars - Ann Treneman Times 11 may 2007
He disassociates the unchecked conviction of his actions from their unintended consequences & blames others or circumstances for them
Keith Farman, splendid Letter to The Times 10 May 2007
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No explanation of the failure of his policy could shake his belief in its general excellence - [unknown] biographer of Philip II of Spain
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Such men are dangerous
