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.

September 1, 2025

11 months ago

Politicians neither love nor hate. Interest, not sentiment, directs them.

June 4, 2025

1 year ago

The vice-presidency isn’t worth a pitcher of warm piss.

April 19, 2026

3 months ago

I never dared be radical when young For fear it would make me conservative when old.

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