December 30, 2025

Diplomacy is about surviving till the next century—politics is about surviving till Friday afternoon.

The [American] President may slip without the state suffering, for his duties are limited. Congress may slip without the Union perishing, for above Congress there is the electoral body [he means the voters] which can change its spirit by changing its membership.

This year will be harder than last year. On the other hand, it will be easier than next year.