Quotes Library

May 19, 2025

Let me…warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party.

George Washington (1732-1799), American general, president, President’s Address… (17 September 1796)

Warning given. Warning taken?

Warning ignored. In the first quarter of the twenty-first century, would anyone claim other than the last—warning ignored—is the truth?

March 21, 2025

2 years ago

[Of two fellow congressmen] They never open their mouths without subtracting from the sum of human knowledge.

September 6, 2025

1 year ago

Prejudice is the raft unto which the ship-wrecked mind clambers and paddles to safety.

February 22, 2025

2 years ago

The majority is the best way, because it is visible and has strength to make itself obeyed. Yet it is the opinion of the least able.

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