Maxioms by Samuel Johnson
Distance has the same effect on the mind as on the eye.
Distance has the same effect on the mind as on the eye.
As peace is the end of war, so to be idle is the ultimate purpose of the busy.
As peace is the end of war, so to be idle is the ultimate purpose of the busy.
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.
The applause of a single human being is of great consequence.
The applause of a single human being is of great consequence.
A man is very apt to complain of the ingratitude of those who
have risen far above him.
A man is very apt to complain of the ingratitude of those who
have risen far above him.
