Quotes Library

October 24, 2025

[On dealing with the Royal Family] I never deny, I never contradict. I sometimes forget.

Benjamin Disraeli (1804–1881), British prime minister and novelist, The Cynic’s Lexicon, Jonathon Green, ed. (London: 1986), p.66

I’m sorry; did you say you forgot the question…or did I?

One of the advantages of age is that the faulty memory defense grows more credible every day.

Human Nature

More Quotes

April 23, 2025
April 23, 2025
Communication & Education
If you can talk brilliantly about a problem, it can create the consoling illusion that it has been mastered.
October 4, 2025
00:44
October 4, 2025
Human Nature
Most men make little other use of their speech than to give evidence against their own understanding.
August 4, 2025
00:47
August 4, 2025
Human Nature
Liars ought to have good memories.
1…115116117118119…125
Page 117 of 125