April 18, 2025

Democracy is rarely beautiful in its workings, for the many refuse to be refined, restrained, and artistic.

Acquire a good reputation, then go to sleep.

Kim Campbell, the first female prime minister of Canada, was right when she said a 47-day-long election campaign (Imagine a campaign of only 47 days!) was not enough time to reconsider the nation’s social programs. But she was wrong to say so.