No man can taste the fruits of autumn while he is delighting his scent with the flowers of spring. Samuel Johnson autumndelightflower Change image and share on social
Wine gives a man nothing... it only puts in motion what had been locked up in frost. Samuel Johnson frostlockman Change image and share on social
If a man does not make new acquaintances as he advances through life, he will soon find himself left alone. A man, sir, should keep his friendship in a constant repair. Samuel Johnson acquaintanceadvanceconstant Change image and share on social
Melancholy, indeed, should be diverted by every means but drinking. Samuel Johnson divertdrinkmean Change image and share on social
Praise, like gold and diamonds, owes its value only to its scarcity. Samuel Johnson diamondgoldowe Change image and share on social
Treating your adversary with respect is striking soft in battle. Samuel Johnson adversarybattlerespect Change image and share on social
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. Samuel Johnson forgivehastemake Change image and share on social
The world is like a grand staircase, some are going up and some are going down. Samuel Johnson grandstaircaseworld Change image and share on social
To get a name can happen but to few; it is one of the few things that cannot be brought. It is the free gift of mankind, which must be deserved before it will be granted, and is at last unwillingly bestowed. Samuel Johnson bestowbringdeserve share on social
When any calamity has been suffered the first thing to be remembered is, how much has been escaped. Samuel Johnson calamityescaperemember Change image and share on social
