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 24, 2025

1 year ago

A politician was a person with whose politics you did not agree. When you did agree, he was a statesman.

November 8, 2025

12 months ago

When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle.

March 17, 2025

2 years ago

I want to see Ireland as an example to men and women everywhere of what can be achieved by living for ideals rather than fighting for them

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