Grief is a species of idleness.
SAMUEL JOHNSONGrief is a species of idleness.
SAMUEL JOHNSONYou can never be wise unless you love reading.
SAMUEL JOHNSONWhat we hope ever to do with ease, we must learn first to do with diligence.
SAMUEL JOHNSONNothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.
SAMUEL JOHNSONThe majority have no other reason for their opinions than that they are the fashion.
SAMUEL JOHNSONAlmost every man wastes part of his life attempting to display qualities which he does not possess.
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 JOHNSONWhoever thinks of going to bed before twelve o’clock is a scoundrel.
SAMUEL JOHNSONIgnorance, when it is voluntary, is criminal; and he may be properly charged with evil who refused to learn how he might prevent it.
SAMUEL JOHNSONMen more frequently require to be reminded than informed.
SAMUEL JOHNSONIt very seldom happens to a man that his business is his pleasure.
SAMUEL JOHNSONKindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.
SAMUEL JOHNSONIntegrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful.
SAMUEL JOHNSONSorrow is the mere rust of the soul. Activity will cleanse and brighten it.
SAMUEL JOHNSONShame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God.
SAMUEL JOHNSONLove is the wisdom of the fool and the folly of the wise.
SAMUEL JOHNSON