Quotes

I was very precocious. I was pleased with myself. I thought I was very good-looking and I thought I was very clever - and I was.

Robert Boothby 06/02/1968

Category: Boasting

Tags: Boasting, Politics, Robert Boothby

I think this is the most extraordinary collection of human talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered at the White House - with the possible exceptuion of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy 1962

Addressing Nobel Prize winners.

Category: 100 Best Quotes Ever, Boasting

Tags: 100 Best Quotes Ever, Boasting, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Pick of the bunch, Politics

I am sure I can save this country and no one else can.

William Pitt 10/1756

To the Duke of Devonshire at the outbreak of the 7 Years' war with France

Category: Boasting

Tags: Boasting, Politics, William Pitt

Without false modetsy, I don't think I have a fraction of the talent of either Bevan of Foot.

Neil Kinnock 06/01/1981

Category: Boasting

Tags: Boasting, Neil Kinnock, Politics

Mr Enoch Powell, who refused to stand at the General Election, said last night on the BBC Radio Any Questions programme, that he had won the election.

Anonymous 09/03/1974

Category: 1974 General Elections, Boasting

Tags: 1974 General Elections, Anonymous, Boasting, Elections, Politics

Random Speech

Labour MP: Of course the trouble with Herbie is he's hiw own worst enemy.

Bevin: Not while I'm alive he ain't.

Ernest Bevin

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