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?

June 16, 2025

1 year ago

Do not believe those who say they have voluntarily relinquished power and position for love of peace and quiet.

February 15, 2025

2 years ago

All the business of war, and indeed all the business of life, is to endeavor to find out what you don’t know by what you do;

August 14, 2025

1 year ago

[Notice kept on his desk while working on his biography of Lord Mountbatten] Remember.

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