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 24, 2025

2 years ago

Generosity is part of my character, and I therefore hasten to assure this government that I will never make an allegation of dishonesty against it

June 29, 2025

1 year ago

All charming people have something to conceal, usually their total dependence on the appreciation of others.

January 14, 2025

2 years ago

[On the popularity of Margaret Thatcher] The further you got from Britain, the more admired you found she was.

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