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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?

August 17, 2025

12 months ago

The weak have one weapon: the errors of those who think they are strong.

December 28, 2025

7 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.

August 25, 2025

11 months ago

He that is minded to obey all the commonwealth’s orders, whether through fear of its power or through love of quiet

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