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?

December 15, 2025

11 months ago

If you want to know the depth and meanness of Human Nature, you have got to be a prime minister running a general election.

September 25, 2025

1 year ago

…that is the great fallacy; the wisdom of old men. They do not grow wise. They grow careful.

October 31, 2025

12 months ago

The danger is not that a particular class is unfit to govern. Every class is unfit to govern.

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