“The point of quotations is that one can use another’s words to be insulting.” Continue reading
Adrian Mitchell on Poetry
“Most people ignore most poetry because most poetry ignores most people.” Continue reading
Arthur C. Clarke on Technology
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Continue reading
Mark Twain on Patriotism
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.” Continue reading
Napoleon Bonaparte on Peace
“If they want peace, nations should avoid the pin-pricks that precede cannon shots.” Continue reading
G.K. Chesterton on Modernism
“He who marries the spirit of the times will soon find himself a widower.” Continue reading
Cecil Baxter Cynical Quote
“You don’t get anything clean without getting something else dirty.” Continue reading
Thomas Pickering on Archaeology vs. Diplomacy
“In archaeology you uncover the unknown. In diplomacy you cover the known.” Continue reading
Victor Hugo on Music
“Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” Continue reading
Winston Churchill on Strategy and Results
“However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.” Continue reading
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