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.

December 30, 2025

7 months ago

Compassion is not weakness, and concern for the unfortunate is not socialism.

August 28, 2025

11 months ago

Acquire a good reputation, then go to sleep.

May 11, 2025

1 year ago

The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in other men the conviction and the will to carry on.

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