Quotes by British History We, while noting many things amiss about Victorian society, more often sense them judging us. A. N. Wilson british-history judging history Most of our people have never had it so good. Harold MacMillan british-history history people Girls must be thwarted early in life. Jean-Jacques Rousseau british-history girl The wisest fool in Christendom. King James I christendom fool british-history In Great Britain, woman was subordinate and confined. But at least she was also safe. Linda Colley britain british-history safe We had to do what we had to do - Britain is great again. Margaret Thatcher britain british-history history Charles was constitutionally incapable of being a constitutional monarch. Simon Schama incapable british-history history He had done that which could never be forgiven; he was in the grasp of one who never forgave. Thomas B. Macaulay british-history done history Let valour end my life! Walter Raleigh british-history ends history