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.

March 3, 2025

10 months ago

‘Do you pray for the senators, Dr. Hale?’ ‘No, I look at the senators and I pray for the country’

April 1, 2025

9 months ago

The majority never has right on its side. Never I say! That is one of the social lies that a free

March 6, 2025

10 months ago

Democracy is rarely beautiful in its workings, for the many refuse to be refined, restrained, and artistic.

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