Samuel Johnson

If a man does not make new acquaintance as he advances through life, he will soon find himself left alone. A man, Sir, should keep his friendship in constant repair.

Samuel Johnson

If one was to think constantly of death, the business of life would stand still.

Samuel Johnson

Imitations produce pain or pleasure, not because they are mistaken for realities, but because they bring realities to mind.

Samuel Johnson

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

Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful.

Samuel Johnson

It is in refinement and elegance that the civilized man differs from the savage.

Samuel Johnson

Life has no pleasure higher or nobler than that of friendship.

Samuel Johnson

Love is the wisdom of the fool and the folly of the wise.

Samuel Johnson

Men seldom give pleasure when they are not pleased themselves.

Samuel Johnson

Most men are more willing to indulge in easy vices than to practise laborious virtues.

Samuel Johnson