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.

March 5, 2025

10 months ago

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

January 21, 2025

11 months ago

The quality of legislation passed to deal with a problem is inversely proportional to the volume of media clamor that brought it on.

February 22, 2025

10 months ago

The majority is the best way, because it is visible and has strength to make itself obeyed. Yet it is the opinion of the least able.

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