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

Of course there are regrets. I shall regret always that I found my own authentic voice in politics. I was too conservative, too conventional. Too safe, too often. Too defensive. Too reactive. Later, too often on the back foot. – John Major

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Politics
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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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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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A crisis is a close encounter of the truthful kind. – Guy Finley

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

Ive been in a lot of trouble and come out of it. I think it shows a lot of good character. – Stefan Edberg

Crises refine life. In them you discover what you are. – Allan K. Chalmers

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