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.

April 8, 2025

9 months ago

Idealism increases in direct proportion to one’s distance from the problem.

January 15, 2025

11 months ago

Politics is largely a matter of heart. R. A. Butler (1902-1982), British Conservative politician,

March 28, 2025

9 months ago

A government is the only known vessel that leaks from the top.

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