There is nothing which has yet been contrived by man, by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern. – Samuel Johnson
There are few ways in which a man can be more innocently employed than in getting money. – Samuel Johnson
When any fit of gloominess, or perversion of mind, lays hold upon you, make it a rule not to publish it by complaints. – Samuel Johnson
While grief is fresh, every attempt to divert only irritates. You must wait till it be digested, and then amusement will dissipate the remains of it. – Samuel Johnson