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.

February 17, 2025

2 years ago

What is not necessary is dear at a penny.

December 1, 2025

11 months ago

The voice of the people has something divine; else how could so many agree to one thing?

May 2, 2025

1 year ago

Conservative, n. A statesman who is enamoured of existing evils, as distinguished from the Liberal

Page 87 of 123