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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?

August 5, 2025

7 months ago

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

September 27, 2025

5 months ago

When the lay public rallies round to an idea that is denounced by distinguished but elderly scientists

January 14, 2025

1 year ago

[On the popularity of Margaret Thatcher] The further you got from Britain, the more admired you found she was.

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