Quotes Library

March 8, 2025

A government needs one hundred soldiers for every guerrilla it faces.

Fulgeñcio Batista (1901–1973), dictator of Cuba, in El Caribe, New York, January 1, 1959, Seldes p.35

Don’t you think a legislature, executive, and judiciary composed of those who take seriously the welfare of the people is a better investment?

Batista knew of what he spoke. As of the date of the quotation, he was a displaced person, overthrown as Cuban strongman by one Fidel Castro.

July 6, 2025

6 months ago

If you are seeking the favor of men, be careful never to give a flat refusal to anyone who makes a request of you.

February 10, 2025

11 months ago

I expect to be disagreed with. That’s better than being a politician who decides to say nothing serious.

March 27, 2025

9 months ago

[On David Steel, Leader of the Liberal Party] He’s passed from rising hope to elder statesman without any intervening period whatsoever.

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