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?

March 24, 2025

9 months ago

[Of Winston Churchill] He is a terrible burden for any Govt. to carry—someone said of [his father] Randolph Churchill

July 5, 2025

6 months ago

There is but one way for a newspaperman to look at a politician, and that is down.

May 11, 2025

8 months ago

The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in other men the conviction and the will to carry on.

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