I
recall studying about the late Margaret Thatcher during my secondary school days at
Harrogate Ladies College, UK. My History teacher, Mr Staniland, would always
exclaim when he taught about the Iron Lady and her legacy. Many years later, to
my surprise, I have found that some people use the term “Iron Lady” as a reference
point for friends, enemies and frienemies—like they usually do to sound
intelligent—having no clue about what it actually means, nor where it came
from.
Today,
I write to honour a woman who has been described as a radical and sometimes
confrontational politician who was prepared to stand by her convictions for better
or worse. Plain-spoken like a queen in her own right, Margaret Thatcher is one
of the worlds most influential and respected political leaders, as well as the
most dynamic woman to lead a major Western democracy. Winning three successive General Elections not
in the PDP manner, she served as British Prime Minister for more than eleven
years (1979-90), a record unmatched in the 20th century.
Among
her many achievements, one cannot deny the fact that she aged gracefully.
To this...
To
this…
To
this…
At
87, without a doubt, this woman still looked good in all ramifications. Her
hair, lips, eyes, cheeks, and clothes have defined her image over time and will
remain a lasting memory at the mention of her name.
I
leave you with remarkable quotes from her lifetime that I believe relate to
beauty and our image as a whole. Margaret Thatcher, 1925-2013. May her soul rest in peace. Amen.
“It is our duty to look after ourselves.”
“I usually make up my mind about a man in ten
seconds, and I very rarely change it.”
“Being powerful is like being a lady. If you
have to tell people you are, you aren't.”
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