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 6, 2025

1 year ago

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

April 3, 2025

11 months ago

The Press, my Lords, is one of our great out-sentries; if we remove it, if we hoodwink it

June 1, 2025

9 months ago

The condition upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal vigilance

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