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 29, 2025

1 year ago

The market-place is a place set aside where men may deceive and overreach each other.

February 23, 2025

1 year ago

One of the greatest pieces of good fortune a man can have is the chance to make something he has done in his own

December 8, 2025

8 months ago

Political skill [is] the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month, next year.

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