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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?

October 21, 2025

4 months ago

The revolutionary spirit is mightily convenient in this: that it frees one from all scruples as regards ideas.

November 3, 2025

4 months ago

One of the uses of history is to free us from a falsely imagined past.

July 21, 2025

7 months ago

People of privilege will always risk their complete destruction rather than surrender any material part of their advantage.

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