A man is in general better pleased when he has a good dinner upon his table, than when his wife talks Greek. – Samuel Johnson
When any calamity has been suffered, the first thing to be remembered is how much has been escaped. – Samuel Johnson
The return of my birthday, if I remember it, fills me with thoughts which it seems to be the general care of humanity to escape. – Samuel Johnson
Go into the street, and give one man a lecture on morality, and another a shilling, and see which will respect you most. – Samuel Johnson