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?

February 10, 2025

2 years ago

I expect to be disagreed with. That’s better than being a politician who decides to say nothing serious.

September 5, 2025

1 year ago

[On freedom of the press] The intrusion of government into this domain is symptomatic of the disease of this society.

April 22, 2025

2 years ago

Politics demands a certain rhetoric. It does not demand moral action to fit the rhetoric.

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