Quotes Library

December 11, 2025

The Bill of Rights was not ordained by nature or god. It’s very human, very fragile.

Barbara Jordan (1936–1996), American Democratic politician, in The New York Times Magazine, 21 Oct 1990, Jay p.199

How many of the (American) Bill of Rights do you know, other than the first and second entries—free speech and guns?

How prescient of Ms. Jordan!

August 11, 2025

12 months ago

We are here to consult the interests and not to obey the will of the people, if we honestly believe that will conflicts with those interests.

November 11, 2025

9 months ago

Blessed is he who expects no gratitude, for he shall not be disappointed.

February 21, 2025

1 year ago

I believe democracy to be of all forms of government the most natural, the most consonant with individual liberty.

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