Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel

[Peach]

Who said this first?

 

[Clementine]

don't know.

But, a nanny state is the first refuge for losers.

 

[occupied]

I've heard that saying all my life but I would say that it's religious piousness.

 

[hjmick]

Samuel Johnson.

 

[snakedoc]

Who said this first?

Samuel Johnson is believed to be the first.

 

[Peach]

Samuel Johnson.

Yes, though many others have paraphrased his words.

 

[hjmick]

If you knew the answer, why ask the question?