Quotes Library

May 6, 2025

Our tradition is one of protest and revolt, and it is stultifying to celebrate the rebels of the past…while we silence the rebels of the present.

Henry Steele Commager (1902–1998), American historian, educator, Freedom, Loyalty, Dissent (1959), Seldes p.89

What would he have to say about the events of January 6, 2021?

Rebellion, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder.

February 7, 2025

11 months ago

I will govern according to the common weal [meaning welfare], but not according to the common will.

May 24, 2025

7 months ago

Alcohol is a very necessary article. It enables Parliament to do things at eleven at night

July 6, 2025

6 months ago

If you are seeking the favor of men, be careful never to give a flat refusal to anyone who makes a request of you.

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