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.

April 15, 2025

11 months ago

Politicians [are] a set of men who have interests aside from the interests of the people

April 21, 2025

10 months ago

Politics, n. strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles

December 23, 2025

2 months ago

Few revolutionists would be such if they were heirs to a baronetcy.

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