Quotes Library

May 19, 2025

Let me…warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party.

George Washington (1732-1799), American general, president, President’s Address… (17 September 1796)

Warning given. Warning taken?

Warning ignored. In the first quarter of the twenty-first century, would anyone claim other than the last—warning ignored—is the truth?

July 19, 2025

1 year ago

The House of Commons is the greatest closed shop of all

December 5, 2025

8 months ago

Governments are far more stupid than their people.

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.

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