Quotes Library

September 17, 2025

The truth which makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear.

Herbert Agar (1897–1980), American journalist and historian, The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Quotations, Tony Augarde, ed. (Oxford: 1991) p.2

Which are the truths you prefer not to hear? Which ones do you want to keep from your constituents?

Always be mindful of the elephant in the room and what might happen if it is noticed.

March 5, 2025

2 years ago

If all mankind minus one were of one opinion, and only one person were of the contrary opinion

January 15, 2025

2 years ago

Politics is largely a matter of heart. R. A. Butler (1902-1982), British Conservative politician,

April 20, 2025

2 years ago

The secret of the demagogue is to make himself as stupid as his audience so that they believe they are as clever as he.

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