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?

December 1, 2025

3 months ago

The voice of the people has something divine; else how could so many agree to one thing?

December 8, 2025

3 months ago

Political skill [is] the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month, next year.

April 20, 2025

10 months ago

The secret of the demagogue is to make himself as stupid as his audience so that they believe they are as clever as he.

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