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.

May 7, 2025

8 months ago

The two greatest obstacles to democracy in the United States are, first, the widespread delusion among the poor

June 8, 2025

7 months ago

Democracy is the process by which the people are free to choose the man who will get the blame.

April 13, 2025

9 months ago

Gratitude is not a normal feature of political life.

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