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.

February 25, 2025

12 months ago

I am a revolutionist by birth, reading and principle. I am always on the side of the revolutionists because there

January 29, 2025

1 year ago

Ordinary men usually manage public affairs better than more gifted fellows. The latter are always wanting to appear wiser than the laws,

November 18, 2025

3 months ago

Those whom the gods wish to destroy, they first call promising.

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