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
To strive with difficulties, and to conquer them, is the highest human felicity. Samuel Johnson conquerdifficultyfelicity Change image and share on social
To love one that is great, is almost to be great one's self. Samuel Johnson greatlove Change image and share on social
You hesitate to stab me with a word, and know not - silence is the sharper sword. Samuel Johnson hesitatesharpesilence Change image and share on social
Dictionaries are like watches, the worst is better than none and the best cannot be expected to go quite true. Samuel Johnson baddictionaryexpect Change image and share on social
Poetry is the art of uniting pleasure with truth. Samuel Johnson artpleasurepoetry Change image and share on social
From the middle of life onward, only he remains vitally alive who is ready to die with life. Samuel Johnson alivedielife Change image and share on social
To keep your secret is wisdom; but to expect others to keep it is folly. Samuel Johnson expectfollysecret Change image and share on social
