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?

April 12, 2025

2 years ago

A riot is at bottom the language of the unheard.

April 20, 2025

2 years ago

The secret of the demagogue is to make himself as stupid as his audience so that they believe they are as clever as he.

September 4, 2025

1 year ago

I’ll tell you what’s at the bottom of it. If you can convince the lowest white man that he’s better than the best coloured man

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