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 12, 2025

1 year ago

Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.

April 2, 2025

1 year ago

[I occupy] the extreme right-wing edge of the left-wing movement.

November 12, 2025

9 months ago

Humming, Hawing and Hesitation are the three Graces of contemporary Parliamentary oratory.

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