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.

May 22, 2025

9 months ago

The world belongs to the patient.

June 27, 2025

8 months ago

Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality the cost becomes prohibitive.

November 4, 2025

4 months ago

If you think of yourselves as helpless and ineffectual, it is certain that you will create a despotic government to be your master.

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