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?

March 24, 2025

1 year ago

[Of Winston Churchill] He is a terrible burden for any Govt. to carry—someone said of [his father] Randolph Churchill

August 19, 2025

12 months ago

Laws are like spiders’ webs which, if anything small falls into them they ensnare it, but larger things break through and escape.

December 4, 2025

8 months ago

Reader, suppose you were an idiot; and suppose you were a member of Congress; but I repeat myself.

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