Quote by Margaret Thatcher

There is no such thing as society: there are individual men and women, and there are families.

There is no such thing as society: there are individual men

Summary

This quote by former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher suggests that society is not an independent entity, but rather a composition of individual people and families. It implies that the responsibility and agency lie primarily with individuals rather than society as a whole. Thatcher's statement reflects her belief in individualism and limited government intervention, emphasizing personal accountability over collective responsibility. The quote also implies that actions and outcomes are ultimately determined by individuals and their closest social unit, the family.

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By Margaret Thatcher

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