Maxioms by Samuel Johnson
The inevitable consequence of poverty is dependence
The inevitable consequence of poverty is dependence
For I look upon it, that he who does not mind his belly will
hardly mind anything else.
For I look upon it, that he who does not mind his belly will
hardly mind anything else.
His conversation does not show the minute hand; but he strikes
the hour very correctly.
His conversation does not show the minute hand; but he strikes
the hour very correctly.
As the Spanish proverb says, "He who would bring home the wealth
of the Indies must carry the wealth read more
As the Spanish proverb says, "He who would bring home the wealth
of the Indies must carry the wealth of the Indies with him." So
it is in traveling: a man must carry knowledge with him, if he
would bring home knowledge.
The true source of cheerfulness is benevolence.
The true source of cheerfulness is benevolence.
