Who said “You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.”?

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It's credited to Margaret Thatcher, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

What the research foundNo reliable early source found for Margaret Thatcher.

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APA

“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” [Quotation attributed to Margaret Thatcher]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/30129-you-may-have-to-fight-a-battle-more/

MLA

“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” Attributed to Margaret Thatcher. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/30129-you-may-have-to-fight-a-battle-more/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” Attributed to Margaret Thatcher. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/30129-you-may-have-to-fight-a-battle-more/.

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