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.

January 1, 2025

1 year ago

Why was government instituted at all? Because the passions of men will not

December 27, 2025

2 months ago

Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people talking.

October 3, 2025

5 months ago

There is no act of treachery or meanness of which a political party is not capable; for in politics there is no honour.

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