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?

February 7, 2025

1 year ago

I will govern according to the common weal [meaning welfare], but not according to the common will.

March 21, 2025

1 year ago

[Of two fellow congressmen] They never open their mouths without subtracting from the sum of human knowledge.

July 29, 2025

1 year ago

So long as all the increased wealth which modern progress brings goes to build up great fortunes

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