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.

March 15, 2025

9 months ago

Men ought to pay a great deal more attention to substance and realities than to ceremonies.

June 6, 2025

7 months ago

The ignoramus has no doubts.

January 4, 2025

12 months ago

…in politics you’ve got to learn that overnight chicken shit can turn to chicken salad.

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