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 15, 2025

1 year ago

A memorandum is written not to inform the reader but to protect the writer.

December 27, 2025

7 months ago

Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people talking.

September 16, 2025

11 months ago

Experience attains many things which natural gifts alone could never attain.

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