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.

December 14, 2025

11 months ago

No example is so dangerous, as that of violence employed by well-meaning people for beneficial objects.

January 4, 2025

2 years ago

…in politics you’ve got to learn that overnight chicken shit can turn to chicken salad.

May 9, 2025

1 year ago

No man is fit to govern great societies who hesitates about disobliging the few who have access to him

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