Quotes Library

March 2, 2025

There is a providence that protects idiots, drunkards, children and the United States of America.

Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), German chancellor. Attributed, Jay p.47

Who would have thought Bismarck a believer in American exceptionalism?

One wonders if such providence still functions vis-à-vis the United States?

March 31, 2025

9 months ago

We often forgive those who bore us, but we cannot forgive those whom we bore.

January 18, 2025

11 months ago

To succeed pre-eminently in English public life it is necessary to conform either to the popular image of a bookie or of a

March 11, 2025

10 months ago

Finality is not the language of politics.

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