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.

July 5, 2025

1 year ago

There is but one way for a newspaperman to look at a politician, and that is down.

February 8, 2025

1 year ago

The main advantage of being famous is that when you bore people at dinner they think it is their fault.

June 16, 2025

1 year ago

Do not believe those who say they have voluntarily relinquished power and position for love of peace and quiet.

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