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?

January 8, 2025

1 year ago

One of the little-celebrated powers of presidents (and other high government officials) is

October 24, 2025

4 months ago

[On dealing with the Royal Family] I never deny, I never contradict. I sometimes forget.

March 16, 2025

11 months ago

Whatever politicians, activists and manipulators propose, it is the phlegmatic, indifferent, ingrained electorate which disposes.

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