Astolf Custine
was a French aristocrat and writer who is best known for his travel writingIn Russian administration, minuteness does not exclude disorder. Much trouble is taken to attain unimportant ends, and those employed believe they can never do enough to show their zeal. The result is...that having passed through one formality does not secure the stranger from another. /administration/ Astolf Custine quotes
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Years ago on my radio show, I used to say, 'I'm a conservative, but I'm not in a bad mood about it.' I've always believed that civility in heavy doses is essential in self-government. [01/25/2023 10:01:22]
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I don't need a strong EPA. I don't need to fund a lot of money there. [01/04/2023 10:01:29]
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In Romania, American forces have found a devoted NATO ally. [01/04/2023 10:01:25]
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Racism exists, but it is far less rampant than ignorance, and ignorance can be cured through experience. [01/17/2023 11:01:10]
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The good thing about the IMF is there is no European politics involved. [01/16/2023 10:01:08]
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