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 9, 2025

12 months ago

The great enemy of clear language is insincerity.

May 8, 2025

1 year ago

Diplomacy is about surviving till the next century—politics is about surviving till Friday afternoon.

December 19, 2025

7 months ago

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

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