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.

August 11, 2025

7 months ago

We are here to consult the interests and not to obey the will of the people, if we honestly believe that will conflicts with those interests.

February 23, 2025

1 year ago

One of the greatest pieces of good fortune a man can have is the chance to make something he has done in his own

August 1, 2025

7 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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