He that fails in his endeavors after wealth or power will not long retain either honesty or courage. – Samuel Johnson
It is more from carelessness about truth than from intentionally lying that there is so much falsehood in the world. – Samuel Johnson
I would advise you Sir, to study algebra, if you are not already an adept in it: your head would be less muddy, and you will leave off tormenting your neighbors about paper and packthread, while we all live together in a world that is bursting with sin and sorrow. – Samuel Johnson
Pleasure that is obtained by unreasonable and unsuitable cost, must always end in pain. – Samuel Johnson