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 30, 2025

1 year ago

When great changes occur in history, when great principles are involved, as a rule the majority are wrong. The minority are right.

June 3, 2025

1 year ago

A politician is an arse upon which everyone has sat except a man.

November 17, 2025

9 months ago

The difference between a Democracy and a Dictatorship is that in a Democracy you vote first and take orders later

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