Samuel Johnson ( 10 of 197 )
A man ought to read just as inclination leads him; for what he
reads as a task will do read more
A man ought to read just as inclination leads him; for what he
reads as a task will do him little good.
Friendship, like love, is destroyed by long absence, though it may be increased by short intermissions.
Friendship, like love, is destroyed by long absence, though it may be increased by short intermissions.
Bravery has no place where it can avail nothing.
Bravery has no place where it can avail nothing.
Life is a progress from want to want, not from enjoyment to enjoyment.
Life is a progress from want to want, not from enjoyment to enjoyment.
The true art of memory is the art of attention.
The true art of memory is the art of attention.
I am glad that he thanks God for anything.
I am glad that he thanks God for anything.
Revenge is an act of passion; vengeance of justice. Injuries are revenged; crimes are avenged.
Revenge is an act of passion; vengeance of justice. Injuries are revenged; crimes are avenged.
Ignorance, madam, pure ignorance.
Ignorance, madam, pure ignorance.
Many things difficult to design prove easy to performance.
Many things difficult to design prove easy to performance.
A wise man will make haste to forgive, because he knows the true value of time, and will not suffer read more
A wise man will make haste to forgive, because he knows the true value of time, and will not suffer it to pass away in unnecessary pain.
