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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.

February 3, 2025

1 year ago

Revolution: n., a bursting of the boilers which usually takes place when the safety valve of public discussion is closed.

March 30, 2025

11 months ago

The only way a reporter should look at a politician is down.

January 2, 2025

1 year ago

Politicians, like prostitutes, are held in contempt. But what man does not run to them when they need their services?

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