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.

January 8, 2025

2 years ago

One of the little-celebrated powers of presidents (and other high government officials) is

June 20, 2025

1 year ago

Politics is a battle against process, just as life is.

February 10, 2025

1 year ago

I expect to be disagreed with. That’s better than being a politician who decides to say nothing serious.

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