Whoever commits a fraud is guilty not only of the particular injury to him who he deceives, but of the diminution of that confidence which constitutes not only the ease but the existence of society.
SAMUEL JOHNSONWhoever commits a fraud is guilty not only of the particular injury to him who he deceives, but of the diminution of that confidence which constitutes not only the ease but the existence of society.
SAMUEL JOHNSONNothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.
SAMUEL JOHNSONNo government power can be abused long. Mankind will not bear it…. There is a remedy in human nature against tyranny, that will keep us safe under every form of government.
SAMUEL JOHNSONSlander is the revenge of a coward, and dissimulation of his defense.
SAMUEL JOHNSONWhen there is no hope, there can be no endeavor.
SAMUEL JOHNSONHe who waits to do a great deal of good at once will never do anything.
SAMUEL JOHNSONA wise man will make haste to forgive, because he knows the true value of time, and will not suffer it to pass away in unnecessary pain.
SAMUEL JOHNSONWhat is easy is seldom excellent.
SAMUEL JOHNSONLife affords no higher pleasure than that of surmounting difficulties.
SAMUEL JOHNSONNo man was ever great by imitation.
SAMUEL JOHNSONHe who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.
SAMUEL JOHNSONTruth allows no choice.
SAMUEL JOHNSONBooks like friends, should be few and well-chosen.
SAMUEL JOHNSONShame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God.
SAMUEL JOHNSONSorrow is the mere rust of the soul. Activity will cleanse and brighten it.
SAMUEL JOHNSONSir, I have found you an argument; but I am not obliged to find you an understanding.
SAMUEL JOHNSON