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 17, 2025

10 months ago

Men in high places, from having less personal interest in the characters of others—being safe from them—are commonly less acute observers,

November 12, 2025

12 months ago

Humming, Hawing and Hesitation are the three Graces of contemporary Parliamentary oratory.

March 4, 2025

2 years ago

Every country has the government it deserves.

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