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.

October 29, 2025

12 months ago

If you are involved in important affairs or seeking power, you must exaggerate your successes.

February 28, 2025

2 years ago

The so-called science of poll-taking is not a science at all but a mere necromancy. People are unpredictable by nature,

November 18, 2025

11 months ago

Those whom the gods wish to destroy, they first call promising.

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