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.

December 17, 2025

7 months ago

Men in high places, from having less personal interest in the characters of others—being safe from them—are commonly less acute observers,

July 18, 2025

1 year ago

I pay my tax bills more readily than any others—for whether the money is well or ill spent

October 25, 2025

9 months ago

Democracy becomes a government of bullies, tempered by editors.

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