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.

January 18, 2025

1 year ago

To succeed pre-eminently in English public life it is necessary to conform either to the popular image of a bookie or of a

September 20, 2025

5 months ago

Never lose your temper with the Press or the public is a major rule of political life.

May 28, 2025

9 months ago

A friend in power is a friend lost.

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