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 16, 2025

6 months ago

Do not believe those who say they have voluntarily relinquished power and position for love of peace and quiet.

March 2, 2025

10 months ago

There is a providence that protects idiots, drunkards, children and the United States of America.

April 23, 2025

8 months ago

If you can talk brilliantly about a problem, it can create the consoling illusion that it has been mastered.

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