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.

October 26, 2025

9 months ago

Many a man has decided to stay alive not because of the will to live

November 5, 2025

9 months ago

Anybody that wants the presidency so much that he’ll spend two years organizing and campaigning for it is not to be trusted with the office.

November 11, 2025

9 months ago

Blessed is he who expects no gratitude, for he shall not be disappointed.

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