Samuel Johnson Quotes

Also known as:Dr Johnson

Walk of life:English writer

Born:18 September 1709, Lichfield, U.K

Died:13 December 1784, London, U.K

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If you are idle, be not solitary; if you are solitary be not idle.
SAMUEL JOHNSON

Choice Freedom Solitude Time Wasted Time
The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.
SAMUEL JOHNSON

Goodness Measurement Treat True
If a madman were to come into this room with a stick in his hand, no doubt we should pity the state of his mind; but our primary consideration would be to take care of ourselves. We should knock him down first, and pity him afterwards.
SAMUEL JOHNSON

Care Mad Man Pity Room
A horse that can count to ten is a remarkable horse, not a remarkable mathematician.
SAMUEL JOHNSON

Animal Home Mathematics
Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.
SAMUEL JOHNSON

Object Possible Try
Books like friends, should be few and well-chosen.
SAMUEL JOHNSON

Books Choice Friendship
Curiosity is, in great and generous minds, the first passion and the last.
SAMUEL JOHNSON

Curiosity Generosity Greatness Mindset
Sorrow is the mere rust of the soul. Activity will cleanse and brighten it.
SAMUEL JOHNSON

Bright Cleaning Sorrow Soul
There must always be a struggle between a father and son, while one aims at power and the other at independence.
SAMUEL JOHNSON

Father Freedom Independent Power Son Struggle
A man who both spends and saves money is the happiest man, because he has both enjoyments.
SAMUEL JOHNSON

Enjoyment Happiness Man Money Save

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