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 28 (Bonus Quote)

1 year ago

The flood of money that gushes into politics today is a pollution of democracy.

April 20, 2025

1 year ago

The secret of the demagogue is to make himself as stupid as his audience so that they believe they are as clever as he.

January 12, 2025

2 years ago

It is a great error to speak of the things of this world absolutely and indiscriminately and to deal with them,

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