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Famous Quotes in History by Samuel Johnson - 1
This category is for famous quotes in history by Samuel Johnson.
Samuel Johnson was an English author and poet. He was often known as Dr Johnson. His best known work is his 'Dictionary of the English Language' which was published in 1755. He was born on September 18th, 1709 and died on December 13th, 1784.
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Abstinance
I can't drink a little, therefore I never touch it. Abstinance is as easy for me as temperance would be difficult.
Adversity
Adversity is the state in which a man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free from admirers then.
Agreeable
My idea of an agreeable person is one who agrees with me.
Believe
We are inclined to believe those whom we do not know because they have never deceived us.
Charms
There are charms made only for distant admiration.
Criticism
Criticism is a study by which men grow important and formidable at very small expense.
Death
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.
Deserve
I would be loth to speak ill of any person who I do not know deserves it, but I am afraid he is an attorney.
Dull
He is not only dull himself, but the cause of dullness in others.
Dull
He was dull in a new way, and that made many think him great.
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