If your determination is fixed, I do not counsel you to despair. Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance. Samuel Johnson counseldespairdetermination Change image and share on social
The true art of memory is the art of attention. Samuel Johnson artattentionmemory Change image and share on social
A man of genius has been seldom ruined but by himself. Samuel Johnson geniusmanruine Change image and share on social
I have always considered it as treason against the great republic of human nature, to make any man's virtues the means of deceiving him. Samuel Johnson considerdeceivegreat Change image and share on social
Some desire is necessary to keep life in motion, and he whose real wants are supplied must admit those of fancy. Samuel Johnson admitdesirefancy Change image and share on social
Without frugality none can be rich, and with it very few would be poor. Samuel Johnson frugalitypoorrich Change image and share on social
The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. Samuel Johnson absolutelygoodman Change image and share on social
Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings. Samuel Johnson confidencegreatrequisite Change image and share on social
I never desire to converse with a man who has written more than he has read. Samuel Johnson conversedesireman Change image and share on social
It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier to be sometimes cheated than not to trust. Samuel Johnson cheathappysuffer Change image and share on social
