Shirley Williams

“To be a centrist is not to be a moderate. It is to be a radical of the center.”

“The House of Lords is a terribly archaic institution - and for that reason it's a very good one.”

“You can't have a successful economy without a successful society.”

“Education is the great engine of personal development.”

“I've always believed that you should be loyal to your principles, not to your party.”

“The European Union is a great project for peace and prosperity.”

“Democracy is not just about voting; it is about participation.”

“The art of politics is to convey to the people that you are on their side.”

“The market is a good servant but a bad master.”

“Politics is a very rough trade.”

“A life in politics is a life of service.”

“We have to be prepared to stand up for our values, even when it is difficult.”