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.

April 20, 2025

1 year ago

The secret of the demagogue is to make himself as stupid as his audience so that they believe they are as clever as he.

October 8, 2025

10 months ago

Television brought the brutality of war into the comfort of the living room.

August 12, 2025

12 months ago

You only have power over people as long as you don’t take everything away from them.

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