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 8, 2025

10 months ago

Television brought the brutality of war into the comfort of the living room.

January 18, 2025

2 years ago

To succeed pre-eminently in English public life it is necessary to conform either to the popular image of a bookie or of a

July 4, 2025

1 year ago

A little rebellion now and then is a good thing.

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