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.

July 12, 2025

1 year ago

Do not let the ingratitude of many men deter you from doing good to others.

September 18, 2025

11 months ago

Nothing is so abject and pathetic as a politician who has lost his job, save only a retired stud-horse.

June 17, 2025

1 year ago

As a feast to which all the guests contribute is better than a banquet furnished by a single man

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