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 27, 2025

6 months ago

Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality the cost becomes prohibitive.

April 9, 2025

9 months ago

…it is a denial of the entire experience of the twentieth century

May 19, 2025

7 months ago

Let me…warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party.

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