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.

June 12, 2025

1 year ago

The people as a body cannot deliberate. Nevertheless, they will feel an irresistible impulse to act

February 9, 2025

1 year ago

In framing a government, which is to administered by men, over men, the great difficulty lies in this

May 11, 2025

1 year ago

The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in other men the conviction and the will to carry on.

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