Harold Macmillan - Fall Quotes

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We have not overthrown the divine right of kings to fall down for the divine right of experts.

Harold Macmillan

It has always seemed to me more artistic, when the curtain falls on the last performance, to accept the inevitable E finita la commedia. It is tempting, perhaps, but unrewarding to hang about the greenroom after final retirement from the stage.

Harold Macmillan

He [Aneurin Bevan] enjoys prophesying the imminent fall of the capitalist system and is prepared to play a part, any part, in its burial, except that of mute.

Harold Macmillan

So what did they do? They solemnly asked Parliament, not to approve or disapprove, but to 'take note' of our decision. Perhaps some of the older ones among you will remember that popular song: 'She didn't say "Yes", she didn't say "No". She didn't say "stay", she didn't say "go". She wanted to climb, but dreaded to fall, she bided her time and clung to the wall.'

Harold Macmillan