Quotes Library

May 8, 2025

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

Jonathan Lyn (1943- ) and Antony Jay (1930–2016) British writers, Yes, Prime Minister, vol. 1 (1986), Jay p.235

What your batting average on this score?

Yes, Friday afternoon, when you can get out of town after quietly issuing some bad news press release.

January 23, 2025

2 years ago

In order to become the master, the politician poses as the servant.

January 8, 2025

2 years ago

One of the little-celebrated powers of presidents (and other high government officials) is

October 28, 2025

9 months ago

[Definition of] Modesty: the gentle art of enhancing your charm by pretending not to be aware of it.

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