Samuel Johnson

It is to be steadily inculcated, that virtue is the highest proof of understanding, and the only solid basis of greatness.

Samuel Johnson

It is wonderful to think how men of very large estates not only spend their yearly income, but are often actually in want of money. It is clear, they have not value for what they spend.

Samuel Johnson

It is wonderful what a difference learning makes upon people even in the common intercourse of life, which does not appear to be much connected with it.

Samuel Johnson

It is wonderful when a calculation is made, how little the mind is actually employed in the discharge of any profession.

Samuel Johnson

It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. The act of dying is not of importance, it lasts so short a time.

Samuel Johnson

It requires but little acquaintance with the heart to know that woman’s first wish is to be handsome; and that, consequently, the readiest method of obtaining her kindness is to praise her beauty.

Samuel Johnson

Judgment is forced upon us by experience

Samuel Johnson

Justice is my being allowed to do whatever I like. Injustice is whatever prevents my doing so.

Samuel Johnson

Knowledge is more than equivalent to force. The master of mechanics laughs at strength.

Samuel Johnson

Labor, if it were not necessary for existence, would be indispensable for the happiness of man.

Samuel Johnson