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?

September 26, 2025

1 year ago

It is better to abolish serfdom from above than to wait for it to abolish itself from below.

September 14, 2025

1 year ago

The organization of American society is an interlocking system of semi-monopolies notoriously venal

December 9, 2025

11 months ago

…the best is often unattainable, and therefore the true legislator and statesman ought to be acquainted

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