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.

February 10, 2025

2 years ago

I expect to be disagreed with. That’s better than being a politician who decides to say nothing serious.

January 20, 2025

2 years ago

The key to building a superstar is to keep their mouth shut. To reveal an artist to the people can be to destroy him.

February 25, 2025

2 years ago

I am a revolutionist by birth, reading and principle. I am always on the side of the revolutionists because there

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