Quotes Library

September 19, 2025

Cricket civilizes people and creates good gentlemen. I want everyone to play cricket in Zimbabwe; I want ours to be a nation of gentlemen.

Robert Mugabe (1924–2019), African politician, prime minister of Zimbabwe, in Sunday Times, 26 February 1984, Jay p.267

Do you know why God gave cricket to the English? To teach them the meaning of eternity—the time that it takes for a typical cricket match.

Mr. Mugabe got over that plan pretty quickly.

December 14, 2025

11 months ago

No example is so dangerous, as that of violence employed by well-meaning people for beneficial objects.

April 8, 2025

2 years ago

Idealism increases in direct proportion to one’s distance from the problem.

July 6, 2025

1 year ago

If you are seeking the favor of men, be careful never to give a flat refusal to anyone who makes a request of you.

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