Courage is the greatest of all virtues, because if you haven't courage, you may not have an opportunity to use any of the others. Samuel Johnson couragegreatopportunity Change image and share on social
Everything that enlarges the sphere of human powers, that shows man he can do what he thought he could not do, is valuable. Samuel Johnson enlargehumanman 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
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
The true art of memory is the art of attention. Samuel Johnson artattentionmemory Change image and share on social
Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel. Samuel Johnson patriotismrefugescoundrel 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
A man of genius has been seldom ruined but by himself. Samuel Johnson geniusmanruine Change image and share on social
Without frugality none can be rich, and with it very few would be poor. Samuel Johnson frugalitypoorrich 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