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.

November 16, 2025

3 months ago

There is no more ungraceful figure than that of a humanitarian with the eye to main chance.

March 19, 2025

11 months ago

Simplicity rarely loses to complexity in battles in the public square.

February 9, 2025

1 year ago

In framing a government, which is to administered by men, over men, the great difficulty lies in this

Page 68 of 122