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.

December 23, 2025

2 months ago

Few revolutionists would be such if they were heirs to a baronetcy.

January 4, 2025

1 year ago

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

July 31, 2025

7 months ago

Conspiracies cannot be hatched without the complicity of others, and for that reason are extremely dangerous.

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