The permissive society has been allowed to become a dirty phrase. A better phrase is the civilised society.
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Nationality: British Type: Politician Born: November 11, 1920 Death: January 5, 2003 |
“My mother gave me singing lessons; that was totally painful, because I couldn't do what she wanted to hear. She used to say: there's more there, there's more voice but I just didn't want to give it to her.”
“To remind a man of the good turns you have done him is very much like a reproach.”