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.

June 5, 2025

7 months ago

It is a great folly to offend many if you only want to insult one man.

February 14, 2025

10 months ago

Whatever else may be shaken, there are some facts established beyond warring; for virtue is better than vice

April 26, 2025

8 months ago

It’s better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it.

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