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 6, 2025

10 months ago

Democracy is rarely beautiful in its workings, for the many refuse to be refined, restrained, and artistic.

May 25, 2025

7 months ago

When I was a boy I was told that anyone could become President.

May 9, 2025

8 months ago

No man is fit to govern great societies who hesitates about disobliging the few who have access to him

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