6 Cleverly Inspiring Margaret Thatcher Quotes On Leadership

By R. Brownell

1. Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee

“I am extraordinarily patient, provided I get my own way in the end.” -Thatcher

Far too often people tend to overreact, give up, or burn bridges when they aren’t getting their way. Small battles or giant wars have something in common though, its understanding when the time to lay down fire is smart, and when it’s just a waste of time.  Thatcher’s constant fight with the Unions was done in such a way that would have broken most leaders, yet persistence and clever political planning caused her opponents to break first.