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!

April 16, 2025

1 year ago

To knock a thing down, especially if it is cocked at an arrogant angle, is a deep delight of the blood.

September 4, 2025

11 months ago

I’ll tell you what’s at the bottom of it. If you can convince the lowest white man that he’s better than the best coloured man

July 27, 2025

1 year ago

The illusion that times that were are better than those that are, has probably pervaded all ages.

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