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.

June 28, 2025

1 year ago

Distrust all those who love you extremely upon a very slight acquaintance and without any visible reason.

January 3, 2025

2 years ago

The trouble with this country is that there are too many politicians who believe,

August 24, 2025

11 months ago

The human brain starts working the moment you are born and never stops until you stand up to speak in public.

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