Quote by John Major
I am walking over hot coals suspended over a deep pit at the botto

I am walking over hot coals suspended over a deep pit at the bottom of which are a large number of vipers baring their fangs. – John Major

Other quotes by John Major

A consensus politician is someone who does something that he doesnt believe is right because it keeps people quiet when he does it. – John Major

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Agreement
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I think we can get respect for Parliament back providing governments and oppositions are frank. – John Major

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respect
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The first requirement of politics is not intellect or stamina but patience. Politics is a very long run game and the tortoise will usually beat the hare. – John Major

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Patience
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Every calamity is a spur and valuable hint. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Calamity is mans true touchstone. – Beaumont and Fletcher

Do not accustom yourself to consider debt only as an inconvenience. You will find it a calamity. – Samuel Johnson

Calamity is the perfect glass wherein we truly see and know ourselves. – William Davenant

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