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 10, 2025

3 months ago

There are not enough jails, not enough policemen, not enough courts to enforce a law not supported by the people.

July 23, 2025

7 months ago

Whatever happens, never forget that people would rather be led to perdition by a man, than to victory by a woman.

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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