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!

January 8, 2025

2 years ago

One of the little-celebrated powers of presidents (and other high government officials) is

November 28, 2025

11 months ago

Education makes a people easy to lead, but difficult to drive; easy to govern but impossible to enslave.

July 6, 2025

1 year ago

If you are seeking the favor of men, be careful never to give a flat refusal to anyone who makes a request of you.

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