What 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 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 JOHNSONThe superiority of some men is merely local. They are great because their associates are little.
SAMUEL JOHNSONIt is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier to be sometimes cheated than not to trust.
SAMUEL JOHNSONFraud and falsehood only dread examination. Truth invites it.
SAMUEL JOHNSONIf you are idle, be not solitary; if you are solitary be not idle.
SAMUEL JOHNSONIt is better to live rich than to die rich.
SAMUEL JOHNSONThe future is purchased by the present.
SAMUEL JOHNSONWhat we hope ever to do with ease, we must learn first to do with diligence.
SAMUEL JOHNSONExert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don’t think of retiring from the world, until the world will be sorry that you retire.
SAMUEL JOHNSONA horse that can count to ten is a remarkable horse, not a remarkable mathematician.
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 JOHNSONWhat is easy is seldom excellent.
SAMUEL JOHNSONThe majority have no other reason for their opinions than that they are the fashion.
SAMUEL JOHNSONWhatever enlarges hope will also exalt courage.
SAMUEL JOHNSONPower is gradually stealing away from the many to the few, because the few are more vigilant and consistent.
SAMUEL JOHNSONCourage is the greatest of all virtues, because if you haven’t courage, you may not have an opportunity to use any of the others.
SAMUEL JOHNSON