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.

July 18, 2025

1 year ago

I pay my tax bills more readily than any others—for whether the money is well or ill spent

December 21, 2025

7 months ago

Scratch any American and underneath you’ll find an isolationist.

August 1, 2025

12 months ago

The greatest gift of any statesman rests not in knowing what concessions to make, but recognizing when to make them.

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