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

1 year 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.

October 21, 2025

4 months ago

The revolutionary spirit is mightily convenient in this: that it frees one from all scruples as regards ideas.

March 8, 2025

12 months ago

A government needs one hundred soldiers for every guerrilla it faces.

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