A man’s mind grows narrow in a narrow place.
SAMUEL JOHNSONA man’s mind grows narrow in a narrow place.
SAMUEL JOHNSONWomen have two weapons – cosmetics and tears
SAMUEL JOHNSONPower is not sufficient evidence of truth.
SAMUEL JOHNSONAdvice is seldom welcome. Those who need it most, like it least.
SAMUEL JOHNSONWhen there is no hope, there can be no endeavor.
SAMUEL JOHNSONLife affords no higher pleasure than that of surmounting difficulties, passing from one step of success to another, forming new wishes and seeing them gratified.
SAMUEL JOHNSONI never desire to converse with a man who has written more than he has read.
SAMUEL JOHNSONThe majority have no other reason for their opinions than that they are the fashion.
SAMUEL JOHNSONYour manuscript is both good and original; but the part that is good is not original, and the part that is original is not good.
SAMUEL JOHNSONLanguage is the dress of thought; every time you talk your mind is on parade.
SAMUEL JOHNSONWhat we hope ever to do with ease, we must learn first to do with diligence.
SAMUEL JOHNSONNo man was ever great by imitation.
SAMUEL JOHNSONPatriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.
SAMUEL JOHNSONFrom thee, great God, we spring, to thee we tend,- Path, motive, guide, original, and end.
SAMUEL JOHNSONSorrow is the mere rust of the soul. Activity will cleanse and brighten it.
SAMUEL JOHNSONIf your determination is fixed, I do not counsel you to despair. Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance.
SAMUEL JOHNSON