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?

December 2, 2025

8 months ago

Government is like a baby. An alimentary canal with a big appetite at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other.

September 11, 2025

11 months ago

People who want to understand democracy should spend less time in the library with Aristotle and more time on buses and in the subway.

April 5, 2025

1 year ago

This year will be harder than last year. On the other hand, it will be easier than next year.

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