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.

May 19, 2025

1 year ago

Let me…warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party.

November 1, 2025

12 months ago

In the life of any government, however safe its majority, there comes a moment when the social movements

July 29, 2025

1 year ago

So long as all the increased wealth which modern progress brings goes to build up great fortunes

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