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 7, 2025

11 months ago

I will govern according to the common weal [meaning welfare], but not according to the common will.

April 30, 2025

8 months ago

In Aristotelian terms, the good leader must have ethos, pathos and logos.

February 17, 2025

10 months ago

What is not necessary is dear at a penny.

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