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 7, 2025

1 year ago

The two greatest obstacles to democracy in the United States are, first, the widespread delusion among the poor

January 18, 2025

2 years ago

To succeed pre-eminently in English public life it is necessary to conform either to the popular image of a bookie or of a

September 8, 2025

11 months ago

Every profession has its secrets…if it hadn’t it wouldn’t be a profession.

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