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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?

March 21, 2025

11 months ago

[Of two fellow congressmen] They never open their mouths without subtracting from the sum of human knowledge.

March 31, 2025

11 months ago

We often forgive those who bore us, but we cannot forgive those whom we bore.

February 17, 2025

1 year ago

What is not necessary is dear at a penny.

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