Quotes Library

June 6, 2025

The ignoramus has no doubts.

Italian proverb

How many doubt-deficient persons have you come across in your career?

You can always tell an ignoramus from twenty paces, by their swagger. Beware, however, it is not always revealed physically.

January 8, 2025

1 year ago

One of the little-celebrated powers of presidents (and other high government officials) is

October 29, 2025

4 months ago

If you are involved in important affairs or seeking power, you must exaggerate your successes.

August 5, 2025

7 months ago

[On being prime minister] Sometimes the strain is awful, you have to resort to Jane Austen.

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