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.

August 23, 2025

6 months ago

To think contrary to one’s era is heroism. But to speak against it is madness.

June 8, 2025

9 months ago

Democracy is the process by which the people are free to choose the man who will get the blame.

October 26, 2025

4 months ago

Many a man has decided to stay alive not because of the will to live

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