Quotes Library

January 24, 2025

Victory has a hundred fathers, but defeat is an orphan.

Count Galeazzo Ciano (1903-1944), Fascist politician, son-in-law to Benito Mussolini, Diary (1946) vol.2, 9 September 1942, Jay p.95

You know this saying has a hundred fathers, don’t you?

In fact, Ciano is wrong. Politicians are the fathers of every defeat. Ask Mary Chesnut (vide January 26).

May 3, 2025

8 months ago

You don’t mind dying for Queen and country, but you certainly don’t want to die for politicians.

February 8, 2025

11 months ago

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

July 6, 2025

6 months 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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