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?

May 11, 2025

1 year ago

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

March 20, 2025

2 years ago

No more distressing moment can ever face a British government than that which requires it to come to a hard, fast and specific decision.

October 31, 2025

12 months ago

The danger is not that a particular class is unfit to govern. Every class is unfit to govern.

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