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.

December 1, 2025

8 months ago

The voice of the people has something divine; else how could so many agree to one thing?

January 3, 2025

2 years ago

The trouble with this country is that there are too many politicians who believe,

March 5, 2025

1 year ago

If all mankind minus one were of one opinion, and only one person were of the contrary opinion

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