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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?

April 24, 2025

8 months ago

Generosity is part of my character, and I therefore hasten to assure this government that I will never make an allegation of dishonesty against it

June 28, 2025

6 months ago

Distrust all those who love you extremely upon a very slight acquaintance and without any visible reason.

May 21, 2025

7 months ago

There never was any government so purely popular, as not to require the exclusion of the poor

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