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.

October 28, 2025

12 months ago

[Definition of] Modesty: the gentle art of enhancing your charm by pretending not to be aware of it.

June 15, 2025

1 year ago

A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes.

January 8, 2025

2 years ago

One of the little-celebrated powers of presidents (and other high government officials) is

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