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?

December 15, 2025

2 months ago

If you want to know the depth and meanness of Human Nature, you have got to be a prime minister running a general election.

January 29, 2025

1 year ago

Ordinary men usually manage public affairs better than more gifted fellows. The latter are always wanting to appear wiser than the laws,

December 19, 2025

2 months ago

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge where there is no river.

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