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?

September 25, 2025

10 months ago

…that is the great fallacy; the wisdom of old men. They do not grow wise. They grow careful.

January 10, 2025

2 years ago

Books won’t stay banned. They won’t burn. Ideas won’t go to jail…In the long run of history,

March 6, 2025

1 year ago

Democracy is rarely beautiful in its workings, for the many refuse to be refined, restrained, and artistic.

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