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.

August 6, 2025

1 year ago

The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety)

May 23, 2025

1 year ago

I hate careless flattery, the kind that exhausts you in your effort to believe it.

February 14, 2025

2 years ago

Whatever else may be shaken, there are some facts established beyond warring; for virtue is better than vice

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