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?

August 28, 2025

6 months ago

Acquire a good reputation, then go to sleep.

September 4, 2025

6 months ago

I’ll tell you what’s at the bottom of it. If you can convince the lowest white man that he’s better than the best coloured man

May 14, 2025

10 months ago

Human beings are perhaps never more frightening than when they are convinced beyond doubt that they are right.

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