There is nothing which has yet been contrived by man, by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern. – Samuel Johnson
The happiest part of a mans life is what he passes lying awake in bed in the morning. – Samuel Johnson
The world is seldom what it seems to man, who dimly sees, realities appear as dreams, and dreams realities. – Samuel Johnson
Prudence operates on life in the same manner as rule of composition; it produces vigilance rather than elevation; rather prevents loss than procures advantage; and often miscarriages, but seldom reaches either power or honor. – Samuel Johnson