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.

May 11, 2025

8 months ago

The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in other men the conviction and the will to carry on.

June 8, 2025

7 months ago

Democracy is the process by which the people are free to choose the man who will get the blame.

April 11, 2025

9 months ago

He knows nothing; and he thinks he knows everything.

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