Money and time are the heaviest burdens of life, and... the unhappiest of all mortals are those who have more of either than they know how to use. Samuel Johnson burdenheavylife Change image and share on social
By seeing London, I have seen as much of life as the world can show. Samuel Johnson lifelondonshow Change image and share on social
At seventy-seven it is time to be in earnest. Samuel Johnson earnestseventytime Change image and share on social
It is better that some should be unhappy rather than that none should be happy, which would be the case in a general state of equality. Samuel Johnson caseequalitygeneral Change image and share on social
There are some sluggish men who are improved by drinking; as there are fruits that are not good until they are rotten. Samuel Johnson drinkfruitgood Change image and share on social
Whoever thinks of going to bed before twelve o'clock is a scoundrel. Samuel Johnson bedclockscoundrel Change image and share on social
The usual fortune of complaint is to excite contempt more than pity. Samuel Johnson complaintcontemptexcite Change image and share on social
Books like friends, should be few and well-chosen. Samuel Johnson bookchoosefriend Change image and share on social
There are few ways in which a man can be more innocently employed than in getting money. Samuel Johnson employinnocentlyman Change image and 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
