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 24, 2025

1 year ago

[Of Winston Churchill] He is a terrible burden for any Govt. to carry—someone said of [his father] Randolph Churchill

June 9, 2025

1 year ago

In America everybody is of the opinion that he has no social superiors

February 14, 2025

1 year ago

Whatever else may be shaken, there are some facts established beyond warring; for virtue is better than vice

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