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.

July 28, 2025

7 months ago

I always voted at my party’s call, And I never thought of thinking for myself at all.

November 2, 2025

4 months ago

When we start deceiving ourselves into thinking not that we want something or need something, not that it is a pragmatic necessity

October 9, 2025

5 months ago

Being an MP feeds your vanity and starves your self-respect.

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