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.

October 16, 2025

4 months ago

The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress.

November 7, 2025

4 months ago

Europeans often ask and Americans do not often explain, how it happens that this great office [the presidency]

December 14, 2025

2 months ago

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

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