Maxioms by Samuel Johnson
Controversies merely speculative are of small importance in themselves, however they may have sometimes heated a disputant, or provoked a read more
Controversies merely speculative are of small importance in themselves, however they may have sometimes heated a disputant, or provoked a faction
We are long before we are convinced that happiness is never to be found, and each believes it possessed by read more
We are long before we are convinced that happiness is never to be found, and each believes it possessed by others, to keep alive the hope of obtaining it for himself.
Inconsistencies cannot both be right; but, imputed to man, they may both be true
Inconsistencies cannot both be right; but, imputed to man, they may both be true
A man used to vicissitudes is not easily dejected.
A man used to vicissitudes is not easily dejected.
Do not accustom yourself to consider debt only as an inconvenience; you will find it a calamity.
Do not accustom yourself to consider debt only as an inconvenience; you will find it a calamity.