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.

January 31, 2025

11 months ago

It is we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; not yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union.

January 6, 2025

12 months ago

As democracy is perfected, the office of president [of the United States of America] represents

February 10, 2025

11 months ago

I expect to be disagreed with. That’s better than being a politician who decides to say nothing serious.

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