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 17, 2025

9 months ago

The ratio of literacy to illiteracy is constant, but nowadays the illiterates can read.

May 10, 2025

10 months ago

I respect fidelity to colleagues even though they are fit for the hangman.

September 2, 2025

6 months ago

There is one safeguard known generally to the wise, which is an advantage and security to all

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