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Margaret Thatcher was the first & only woman to become Prime Minister in 1979 for Great Britain, and also the longest-serving of the 20th century. She went on to make further history with three consecutive terms in Downing Street, and quickly won herself the title of The Iron Lady for her uncompromising style. This week, the Baroness Thatcher has died, at aged 87. She will be remembered for being one of the most influential political figures of the 20th century, for her tough action against Argentina over the Falkland Islands, her part in ending the Cold War, and for her famous phrase 'The Lady's not for turning'.

Here are the Ten Of Margaret Thatcher's Best Quotes:

"I started out in life with two great advantages: No money and good parents".

"I am extraordinarily patient, provided I get my own way in the end".

"Don't follow the crowd, let the crowd follow you".

"Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't".

"Any woman who understands the problems of running a home will be nearer to understanding the problems of running a country".

"I don't think there will be a woman prime minister in my lifetime" – she said as Education Secretary in 1973.

"To those waiting with bated breath for that favourite media catchphrase, the U-turn, I have only one thing to say: You turn if you want to. The lady's not for turning".

"There's no such thing as society. There are individual men and women and there are families".

"If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman".

"If you set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing".