Pride is a vice, which pride itself inclines every man to find in others, and to overlook in himself.
SAMUEL JOHNSONPride is a vice, which pride itself inclines every man to find in others, and to overlook in himself.
SAMUEL JOHNSONAdvice is seldom welcome. Those who need it most, like it least.
SAMUEL JOHNSONThe majority have no other reason for their opinions than that they are the fashion.
SAMUEL JOHNSONGrief is a species of idleness.
SAMUEL JOHNSONShame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God.
SAMUEL JOHNSONI never desire to converse with a man who has written more than he has read.
SAMUEL JOHNSONWhen there is no hope, there can be no endeavor.
SAMUEL JOHNSONBooks like friends, should be few and well-chosen.
SAMUEL JOHNSONSorrow is the mere rust of the soul. Activity will cleanse and brighten it.
SAMUEL JOHNSONPatriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.
SAMUEL JOHNSONYou can never be wise unless you love reading.
SAMUEL JOHNSONIt is better to live rich than to die rich.
SAMUEL JOHNSONFraud and falsehood only dread examination. Truth invites it.
SAMUEL JOHNSONFrom thee, great God, we spring, to thee we tend,- Path, motive, guide, original, and end.
SAMUEL JOHNSONThe really happy woman is the one who can enjoy the scenery when she has to take a detour. Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but rather a manner of traveling.
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 JOHNSON