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 8, 2025

11 months ago

The main advantage of being famous is that when you bore people at dinner they think it is their fault.

February 12, 2025

11 months ago

Why shouldn’t things be largely absurd, futile, and transitory? They are so, and we are so, and they and we go well together.

February 20, 2025

10 months ago

You don’t tell deliberate lies, but sometime you have to be evasive.

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