8 Quotes & Sayings By Stanley Baldwin

Stanley Baldwin was one of the most popular politicians of the early 20th century. He was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1923-1937, 1935-1937, and 1940-1945. He won two elections in 1930 and 1935 by appealing to the electorate's growing conservatism. He also served as Secretary of State for Air, 1922–23; Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1923–24; Leader of the House of Commons, 1924–29; Secretary for War, 1924–25; Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1925–29; Leader of the Conservative Party, 1929–31; and finally Prime Minister after defeating Neville Chamberlain in May 1937.

I would rather be an opportunist and float than go...
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I would rather be an opportunist and float than go to the bottom with my principles around my neck. Stanley Baldwin
War would end if the dead could return.
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War would end if the dead could return. Stanley Baldwin
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I would rather trust a woman's instinct than a man's reason. Stanley Baldwin
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Then comes Winston with his hundred horsepower mind and what can I do? Stanley Baldwin
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A statesman wants courage and a statesman wants vision; but believe me, after six months' experience, he wants first, second, third and all the time - patience. Stanley Baldwin
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The bomber will always get through. The only defense is in offense, which means that you have to kill more women and children more quickly that the enemy if you want to save yourselves. Stanley Baldwin
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You will find in politics that you are much exposed to the attribution of false motive. Never complain and never explain. Stanley Baldwin