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 6, 2025

1 year ago

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

June 18, 2025

1 year ago

It is no inglorious thing to have fear for the safety of our country, but to be turned from one’s course by men’s opinion

May 6, 2025

1 year ago

Our tradition is one of protest and revolt, and it is stultifying to celebrate the rebels of the past

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