Quotes Library

February 8, 2026

No nation was ever ruined by trade.

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), American politician, scientist, and diplomat, Thoughts on Commercial Subjects (1779), Jay p. 142

And why not?

Did anyone tell Donald Trump?

February 7, 2025

1 year ago

I will govern according to the common weal [meaning welfare], but not according to the common will.

February 12, 2025

1 year ago

Why shouldn’t things be largely absurd, futile, and transitory? They are so, and we are so, and they and we go well together.

February 27, 2025

12 months ago

I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.

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