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.

September 6, 2025

1 year ago

Prejudice is the raft unto which the ship-wrecked mind clambers and paddles to safety.

April 4, 2025

2 years ago

To criticize one’s country is to do it a service…Criticism, in short, is more than a right

October 19, 2025

1 year ago

When a man speaks of the need for realism one may be sure that this is always the prelude to some bloody deed.

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