Inspirational quotes: Wise words from famous women

Inspirational quotes: Wise words from famous women

Thatcher was the longest serving PM of the 20th Century in a world where women in UK politics was virtually unheard of. As well as championing privatisation and national regeneration, Thatcher led the Falklands War into victory and joined with Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II to engineer the downfall of Soviet communism. All while rocking twin set suits and pearls - hats off to you Maggie. Love her or hate her, Margaret Thatcher will go down in history as a female icon in politics, which got us to thinking about other inspirational women past and present, whose wise words we can all draw some inspiration from. Read on and get ready to be inspired. First up, here's Margaret Thatcher in action.