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.

August 24, 2025

11 months ago

The human brain starts working the moment you are born and never stops until you stand up to speak in public.

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

January 29, 2025

2 years ago

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

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