Of the blessings set before you make your choice, and be content. Samuel Johnson blessingchoicecontent Change image and share on social
The two offices of memory are collection and distribution. Samuel Johnson collectiondistributionmemory Change image and share on social
A fly, Sir, may sting a stately horse and make him wince; but, one is but an insect, and the other is a horse still. Samuel Johnson flyhorseinsect Change image and share on social
In order that all men may be taught to speak the truth, it is necessary that all likewise should learn to hear it. Samuel Johnson hearlearnlikewise Change image and share on social
There is no private house in which people can enjoy themselves so well as at a capital tavern... No, Sir; there is nothing which has yet been contrived by man by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern or inn. Samuel Johnson capitalcontriveenjoy share on social
It is dangerous for mortal beauty, or terrestrial virtue, to be examined by too strong a light. The torch of Truth shows much that we cannot, and all that we would not, see. Samuel Johnson beautydangerousexamine 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 love of life is necessary to the vigorous prosecution of any undertaking. Samuel Johnson lifeloveprosecution Change image and share on social
So far is it from being true that men are naturally equal, that no two people can be half an hour together, but one shall acquire an evident superiority over the other. Samuel Johnson acquireequalevident 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
