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.

February 14, 2025

2 years ago

Whatever else may be shaken, there are some facts established beyond warring; for virtue is better than vice

March 6, 2025

2 years ago

Democracy is rarely beautiful in its workings, for the many refuse to be refined, restrained, and artistic.

November 28, 2025

11 months ago

Education makes a people easy to lead, but difficult to drive; easy to govern but impossible to enslave.

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