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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?

July 27, 2025

1 year ago

The illusion that times that were are better than those that are, has probably pervaded all ages.

December 17, 2025

11 months ago

Men in high places, from having less personal interest in the characters of others—being safe from them—are commonly less acute observers,

November 29, 2025

11 months ago

Equality may perhaps be a right, but no power on earth can ever turn it into a fact.

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