There is nothing, Sir, too little for so little a creature as man. It is by studying little things that we attain the great art of having as little misery and as much happiness as possible. Samuel Johnson artattaincreature Change image and share on social
Friendship, like love, is destroyed by long absence, though it may be increased by short intermissions. Samuel Johnson absencedestroyfriendship Change image and share on social
Life is a progress from want to want, not from enjoyment to enjoyment. Samuel Johnson enjoymentlifeprogress Change image and share on social
You can't be in politics unless you can walk in a room and know in a minute who's for you and who's against you. Samuel Johnson minutepoliticroom Change image and share on social
The wretched have no compassion, they can do good only from strong principles of duty. Samuel Johnson compassiondutygood Change image and share on social
Getting money is not all a man's business: to cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life. Samuel Johnson businesscultivatekindness Change image and share on social
A man ought to read just as inclination leads him, for what he reads as a task will do him little good. Samuel Johnson goodinclinationlead Change image and share on social
He that will enjoy the brightness of sunshine, must quit the coolness of the shade. Samuel Johnson brightnesscoolnessenjoy Change image and share on social
The return of my birthday, if I remember it, fills me with thoughts which it seems to be the general care of humanity to escape. Samuel Johnson birthdaycareescape Change image and share on social
Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel. Samuel Johnson patriotismrefugescoundrel Change image and share on social
