Maxioms by Samuel Johnson
How guilt once harbour'd in the conscious breast,
Intimidates the brave, degrades the great.
How guilt once harbour'd in the conscious breast,
Intimidates the brave, degrades the great.
Anecdotes are the gleaming toys of history. The history of mankind is little else than a narrative of designs which read more
Anecdotes are the gleaming toys of history. The history of mankind is little else than a narrative of designs which have failed and hopes that have been disappointed.
He who has provoked the shaft of wit, cannot complain that he smarts from it.
He who has provoked the shaft of wit, cannot complain that he smarts from it.
The noblest prospect which a Scotchman ever sees is the high-road
that leads him to England.
The noblest prospect which a Scotchman ever sees is the high-road
that leads him to England.
Few things are impossible to diligence and skill ... Great works are performed, not by strength, but perseverance.
Few things are impossible to diligence and skill ... Great works are performed, not by strength, but perseverance.
