QOD

This blog purely for my own amusement. I like to start the day with a quote, be it amusing, inspiration, or simply something that caught my fancy.

On occasion, I might also include some commentary on the day's crossword puzzle that is published in the Los Angeles Times.

Showing posts with label Alexis de Tocqueville. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alexis de Tocqueville. Show all posts

Friday, 29 July 2022

Friday, July 29, 2022

QOD:  An American will build a house in which to pass his old age and sell it before the roof is on.  ~  Alexis de Tocqueville (July 29, 1805 ~ Apr. 16, 1859), French diplomat

Thursday, 29 July 2021

Thursday, July 29, 2021

QOD:  Despotism corrupts the person who submits to it for more than the person who imposes it.  ~  Alexis de Tocqueville (July 29, 1805 ~ Apr. 16, 1859), French diplomat

Monday, 30 July 2012

Monday, July 30, 2012

QOD:  History is a gallery of pictures in which there are few originals and many copies.  ~  Alexis de Tocqueville (Aug. 29, 1805 ~ Apr. 16, 1859)

Thursday, 9 December 2010

Thursday, December 9, 2010

QOD: History is a gallery of pictures in which there are few originals and many copies. ~ Alexis de Tocqueville (July 9, 1805 ~ Apr. 16, 1859), French diplomat