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.

November 20, 2025

8 months ago

Something unpleasant is coming when men are anxious to tell the truth.

May 29, 2025

1 year ago

The whole duty of government is to prevent crime and to preserve contracts.

December 10, 2025

8 months ago

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

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