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 15, 2025

9 months ago

A memorandum is written not to inform the reader but to protect the writer.

April 17, 2025

10 months ago

The important thing about the so-called ‘communications industry’ is that it is basically concerned with merchandising.

October 6, 2025

5 months ago

Our Constitution is color-blind and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens.

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