Who said this first?
Clementine Platinum Member Dec 18, 2011 12,919 4,823 350 Mar 18, 2012 #2 don't know. But, a nanny state is the first refuge for losers.
occupied Diamond Member Nov 8, 2011 36,705 17,196 1,590 Mar 18, 2012 #3 I've heard that saying all my life but I would say that it's religious piousness.
hjmick Platinum Member Mar 28, 2007 28,471 14,048 1,100 Charleston, SC Mar 18, 2012 #4 Samuel Johnson.
snakedoc Rookie Jan 20, 2012 405 58 0 Mar 18, 2012 Banned #5 Peach said: Who said this first? Click to expand... Samuel Johnson is believed to be the first.
Peach Gold Member Jan 10, 2009 20,864 2,729 245 Mar 18, 2012 Thread starter #6 hjmick said: Samuel Johnson. Click to expand... Yes, though many others have paraphrased his words.
hjmick Platinum Member Mar 28, 2007 28,471 14,048 1,100 Charleston, SC Mar 18, 2012 #7 If you knew the answer, why ask the question?