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?

January 11, 2025

12 months ago

A majority is always the best repartee. Benjamin Disraeli (1804–1881), British prime minister and novelist, Tancred (1847),

May 27, 2025

7 months ago

The most certain test by which we judge whether a country is really free is the amount of security enjoyed by minorities.

February 7, 2025

11 months ago

I will govern according to the common weal [meaning welfare], but not according to the common will.

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