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 24, 2025

2 years ago

They are wrong who think that politics is like an ocean voyage or a military campaign, or something to be done with some

July 7, 2025

1 year ago

The conduct of a wise politician is ever suited to the present posture of affairs

November 17, 2025

12 months ago

The difference between a Democracy and a Dictatorship is that in a Democracy you vote first and take orders later

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