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 27, 2025

8 months ago

Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality the cost becomes prohibitive.

April 4, 2025

11 months ago

To criticize one’s country is to do it a service…Criticism, in short, is more than a right

July 3, 2025

8 months ago

Every government is a device by which a few control the actions of many…on both sides at the moment

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