A companion loves some agreeable qualities which a man may possess, but a friend loves the man himself. James Boswell agreeablecompanionfriend Change image and share on social
It is not every man who can be exquisitely miserable, any more than exquisitely happy. James Boswell exquisitelyhappyman Change image and share on social
I hate mankind, for I think myself one of the best of them, and I know how bad I am. James Boswell badhatemankind Change image and share on social
I have discovered that we may be in some degree whatever character we choose. Besides, practice forms a man to anything. James Boswell characterchoosedegree Change image and share on social
If venereal delight and the power of propagating the species were permitted only to the virtuous, it would make the world very good. James Boswell delightgoodmake Change image and share on social
A page of my journal is like a cake of portable soup. A little may be diffused into a considerable portion. James Boswell cakeconsiderablediffuse Change image and share on social
I have found you an argument; I am not obliged to find you an understanding. James Boswell argumentfindoblige Change image and share on social
What an insignificant life is this which I am now leading! James Boswell insignificantleadlife Change image and share on social
For my own part I think no innocent species of wit or pleasantry should be suppressed: and that a good pun may be admitted among the smaller excellencies of lively conversation. James Boswell admitconversationexcellency Change image and share on social