Maxioms by Samuel Johnson
The history of mankind is little else than a narrative of designs which have failed and hopes that have been read more
The history of mankind is little else than a narrative of designs which have failed and hopes that have been disappointed.
Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.
Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.
A man used to vicissitudes is not easily dejected.
A man used to vicissitudes is not easily dejected.
The stream of Time, which is continually washing the dissoluble
fabrics of other poets, passes without injury by the read more
The stream of Time, which is continually washing the dissoluble
fabrics of other poets, passes without injury by the adamant of
Shakespeare.
Claret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires
to be a hero must drink read more
Claret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires
to be a hero must drink brandy.
