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.

November 16, 2025

3 months ago

There is no more ungraceful figure than that of a humanitarian with the eye to main chance.

September 2, 2025

6 months ago

There is one safeguard known generally to the wise, which is an advantage and security to all

June 13, 2025

9 months ago

You cannot fight against the future. Time is on our side.

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