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.

August 30, 2025

6 months ago

Since a rational creature cannot be supposed, when free, to put himself in subjection to another for his own harm

June 25, 2025

8 months ago

Sometimes, when they say you’re ahead of your time, it’s just a polite way of saying you have a real bad sense of timing.

December 16, 2025

2 months ago

Convictions are more dangerous enemies of truth than lies.

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