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?

September 19, 2025

1 year ago

Cricket civilizes people and creates good gentlemen. I want everyone to play cricket in Zimbabwe;

April 21, 2025

2 years ago

Politics, n. strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles

June 21, 2025

1 year ago

As with sailing, so with politics: make your cloth too taut and the ship will dip and keel

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