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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?

May 14, 2025

8 months ago

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

April 6, 2025

9 months ago

In the end we are all sacked and it’s always awful. It is as inevitable as death following life.

February 6, 2025

11 months ago

One should as a rule respect public opinion insofar as is necessary to avoid starvation and to keep out of prison,

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