Quotes Library

April 27, 2025

A decent provision for the poor, is the true test of civilization.

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), English poet, critic, lexicographer, in James Boswell, Life of Samuel Johnson (1791) 1770, Jay p.197

Do the poor inspire compassion, or are they just annoying? Shiftless scammers?

Johnson puts it well, and simply so.

September 8, 2025

6 months ago

Every profession has its secrets…if it hadn’t it wouldn’t be a profession.

April 16, 2025

10 months ago

To knock a thing down, especially if it is cocked at an arrogant angle, is a deep delight of the blood.

March 18, 2025

11 months ago

It’s 90 per cent of the politicians who give the other 10 per cent a bad name.

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