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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 25, 2025

1 year ago

He that is minded to obey all the commonwealth’s orders, whether through fear of its power or through love of quiet

April 9, 2025

1 year ago

…it is a denial of the entire experience of the twentieth century

May 14, 2025

1 year ago

Human beings are perhaps never more frightening than when they are convinced beyond doubt that they are right.

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