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.

February 22, 2025

10 months ago

The majority is the best way, because it is visible and has strength to make itself obeyed. Yet it is the opinion of the least able.

January 4, 2025

12 months ago

…in politics you’ve got to learn that overnight chicken shit can turn to chicken salad.

February 12, 2025

11 months ago

Why shouldn’t things be largely absurd, futile, and transitory? They are so, and we are so, and they and we go well together.

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