I have always considered it as treason against the great republic of human nature, to make any man's virtues the means of deceiving him. Samuel Johnson considerdeceivegreat Change image and share on social
I will be conquered; I will not capitulate. Samuel Johnson capitulateconquer Change image and share on social
Agriculture not only gives riches to a nation, but the only riches she can call her own. Samuel Johnson agriculturecallnation Change image and share on social
No man will be a sailor who has contrivance enough to get himself into a jail; for being in a ship is being in a jail, with the chance of being drowned... a man in a jail has more room, better food, and commonly better company. Samuel Johnson chancecommonlycompany share on social
Surely a long life must be somewhat tedious, since we are forced to call in so many trifling things to help rid us of our time, which will never return. Samuel Johnson callforcelife Change image and share on social
A am a great friend of public amusements, they keep people from vice. Samuel Johnson amusementfriendgreat Change image and share on social
If your determination is fixed, I do not counsel you to despair. Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance. Samuel Johnson counseldespairdetermination 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
Revenge is an act of passion; vengeance of justice. Injuries are revenged; crimes are avenged. Samuel Johnson actavengecrime Change image and share on social
Leisure and curiosity might soon make great advances in useful knowledge, were they not diverted by minute emulation and laborious trifles. Samuel Johnson advancecuriositydivert Change image and share on social
