Samuel Johnson ( 10 of 197 )
Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.
Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.
Let observation with extensive view,
Survey mankind from China to Peru;
Remark each anxious toil, each eager read more
Let observation with extensive view,
Survey mankind from China to Peru;
Remark each anxious toil, each eager strife,
And watch the busy scenes of crowded life.
Your manuscript is both good and original, but the part that is good is not original, and the part that read more
Your manuscript is both good and original, but the part that is good is not original, and the part that is original is not good.
To improve the golden moment of opportunity, and catch the good that is within our reach, is the great art read more
To improve the golden moment of opportunity, and catch the good that is within our reach, is the great art of life.
Our aspirations are our possibilities.
Our aspirations are our possibilities.
A cow is a very good animal in the field; but we turn her out of
a garden.
A cow is a very good animal in the field; but we turn her out of
a garden.
But here more slow, where all are slaves to gold,
Where looks are merchandise, and smiles are sold.
But here more slow, where all are slaves to gold,
Where looks are merchandise, and smiles are sold.
Claret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandy.
Claret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandy.
Do not accustom yourself to consider debt only as an inconvenience; you will find it a calamity.
Do not accustom yourself to consider debt only as an inconvenience; you will find it a calamity.
The law is the last result of human wisdom acting upon human experience for the benefit of the public
The law is the last result of human wisdom acting upon human experience for the benefit of the public
