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?

June 25, 2025

8 months ago

Sometimes, when they say you’re ahead of your time, it’s just a polite way of saying you have a real bad sense of timing.

August 18, 2025

6 months ago

Politicians who wish to succeed must be prepared to dissemble, at times to lie.

December 28, 2025

2 months ago

The man who is denied the opportunity of taking decisions of importance begins to regard as important the decisions he is allowed to take.

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