Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those who we cannot resemble. Samuel Johnson absurdityariseconduct Change image and share on social
Man alone is born crying, lives complaining, and dies disappointed. Samuel Johnson bearcomplaincry Change image and share on social
There are few things that we so unwillingly give up, even in advanced age, as the supposition that we still have the power of ingratiating ourselves with the fair sex. Samuel Johnson advanceagefair Change image and share on social
All the arguments which are brought to represent poverty as no evil show it evidently to be a great evil. Samuel Johnson argumentbringevidently Change image and share on social
It generally happens that assurance keeps an even pace with ability. Samuel Johnson abilityassurancegenerally 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
A man may be so much of everything that he is nothing of anything. Samuel Johnson man Change image and share on social
It is reasonable to have perfection in our eye that we may always advance toward it, though we know it can never be reached. Samuel Johnson advanceeyeperfection Change image and share on social
Wine makes a man more pleased with himself; I do not say it makes him more pleasing to others. Samuel Johnson makemanplease Change image and share on social
The advice that is wanted is commonly not welcome and that which is not wanted, evidently an effrontery. Samuel Johnson advicecommonlyeffrontery Change image and share on social