Quotes Library

February 8, 2025

The main advantage of being famous is that when you bore people at dinner they think it is their fault.

Henry Kissinger (1923- ), American foreign policy maker, James Naughtie in Spectator, 1 April 1995; attributed, Jay p.214

Wouldn’t that be nice? Do you usually bore other dinner guests?

Kissinger probably got away with that far too often.

July 10, 2025

1 year ago

The magistrate ought definitely to bear in mind that he represents the state.

December 9, 2025

11 months ago

…the best is often unattainable, and therefore the true legislator and statesman ought to be acquainted

January 28, 2025

2 years ago

It is no use blowing the trumpet for the charge, and then looking around to find nobody following.

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