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.

April 3, 2025

2 years ago

The Press, my Lords, is one of our great out-sentries; if we remove it, if we hoodwink it

April 15, 2025

2 years ago

Politicians [are] a set of men who have interests aside from the interests of the people

July 23, 2025

1 year ago

Whatever happens, never forget that people would rather be led to perdition by a man, than to victory by a woman.

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