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.

June 15, 2025

8 months ago

A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes.

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.

May 24, 2025

9 months ago

Alcohol is a very necessary article. It enables Parliament to do things at eleven at night

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