The superiority of some men is merely local. They are great because their associates are little.
SAMUEL JOHNSONThe superiority of some men is merely local. They are great because their associates are little.
SAMUEL JOHNSONAlmost every man wastes part of his life attempting to display qualities which he does not possess.
SAMUEL JOHNSONShame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God.
SAMUEL JOHNSONWomen have two weapons – cosmetics and tears
SAMUEL JOHNSONFraud and falsehood only dread examination. Truth invites it.
SAMUEL JOHNSONCuriosity is, in great and generous minds, the first passion and the last.
SAMUEL JOHNSONBooks like friends, should be few and well-chosen.
SAMUEL JOHNSONA little knowledge is a dangerous thing – it only hastens fools to rush in where angels fear to tread.
SAMUEL JOHNSONWhat is easy is seldom excellent.
SAMUEL JOHNSONMen who stand in the highest ranks of society seldom hear of their faults; if by any accident an opprobrious clamour reaches their ears, flattery is always at hand to pour in her opiates, to quiet conviction and obtund remorse.
SAMUEL JOHNSONWhat ever the motive for the insult, it is always best to overlook it; for folly doesn’t deserve resentment, and malice is punished by neglect.
SAMUEL JOHNSONNothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.
SAMUEL JOHNSONNo man will be a sailor who has contrivance enough to get himself into a jail; for being in a ship is being in a jail, with the chance of being drowned. A man in a jail has more room, better food, and commonly better company.
SAMUEL JOHNSONA man who both spends and saves money is the happiest man, because he has both enjoyments.
SAMUEL JOHNSONDeviation from Nature is deviation from happiness.
SAMUEL JOHNSONWhatever enlarges hope will also exalt courage.
SAMUEL JOHNSON