Maxioms by Samuel Johnson
Language is the only instrument of science, and words are but the
signs of ideas.
Language is the only instrument of science, and words are but the
signs of ideas.
Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of
God.
Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of
God.
Books have always a secret influence on the understanding; we
cannot at pleasure obliterate ideas: he that reads books read more
Books have always a secret influence on the understanding; we
cannot at pleasure obliterate ideas: he that reads books of
science, though without any desire fixed of improvement, will
grow more knowing; he that entertains himself with moral or
religious treatises, will imperceptibly advance in goodness; the
ideas which are often offered to the mind, will at last find a
lucky moment when it is disposed to receive them.
Bravery has no place where it can avail nothing.
Bravery has no place where it can avail nothing.
A fishing pole is a stick with a hook at one end and a fool on the other
A fishing pole is a stick with a hook at one end and a fool on the other
