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.

July 15, 2025

1 year ago

[To one of her hotel housekeepers] Only the little people pay taxes.

August 9, 2025

12 months ago

The great enemy of clear language is insincerity.

September 15, 2025

11 months ago

It may be that the race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong—but that is the way to bet.

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