All war represents a failure of diplomacy. Tony Benn diplomacyfailurerepresent Change image and share on social
The Marxist analysis has got nothing to do with what happened in Stalin's Russia: it's like blaming Jesus Christ for the Inquisition in Spain. Tony Benn analysisblamechrist Change image and share on social
At the end of my life, I was told to vote for it for pensioners; I' m not in favour of means tests for pensioners or anybody. Tony Benn endfavourlife Change image and share on social
The uncut diaries are 16 million words. It's very tiring to do your diary every night before you go to bed. Tony Benn beddiarymillion Change image and share on social
I've had a very full life, and I've enjoyed it very much. I've learned a great deal and feel indebted to all the people who have worked so hard. Tony Benn dealenjoyfeel Change image and share on social
I see myself as an old man and an unqualified teacher to the nation. I think being a teacher is probably the most important thing you can be in politics. Tony Benn importantmannation Change image and share on social
A faith is something you die for, a doctrine is something you kill for. There is all the difference in the world. Tony Benn diedifferencedoctrine Change image and share on social
I've made every mistake - but mistakes are how you learn. Tony Benn havelearnmake Change image and share on social
Britain today is suffering from galloping obsolescence. Tony Benn britaingallopobsolescence Change image and share on social
I've got four lovely children, ten lovely grandchildren, and I left parliament to devote more time to politics, and I think that what is really going on in Britain is a growing sense of alienation. People don't feel anyone listens to them. Tony Benn alienationbritainchild share on social