Quotes Library

June 5, 2025

It is a great folly to offend many if you only want to insult one man.

Francesco Guicciardini (1483–1540), Italian historian and statesman, Ricordi, C, 7

Think hard. Have you ever done something so stupid?

Never forget that the secret of success in politics is the slowness with which you make enemies. You will make them, in any event, but why rush?

April 3, 2025

2 years ago

The Press, my Lords, is one of our great out-sentries; if we remove it, if we hoodwink it

November 4, 2025

12 months ago

If you think of yourselves as helpless and ineffectual, it is certain that you will create a despotic government to be your master.

September 20, 2025

1 year ago

Never lose your temper with the Press or the public is a major rule of political life.

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