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.

August 2, 2025

12 months ago

I have spent much of my life fighting the Germans and fighting the politicians.

January 19, 2025

2 years ago

A sect or party is an elegant incognito devised to save a man from the vexation of thinking.

November 19, 2025

8 months ago

Believe nothing until it has been officially denied.

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