A wise man is cured of ambition by ambition itself; his aim is so exalted that riches, office, fortune and favour cannot satisfy him. Samuel Johnson aimambitioncure Change image and share on social
Those who attain any excellence, commonly spend life in one pursuit; for excellence is not often gained upon easier terms. Samuel Johnson attaincommonlyeasy Change image and share on social
Surely a long life must be somewhat tedious, since we are forced to call in so many trifling things to help rid us of our time, which will never return. Samuel Johnson callforcelife Change image and share on social
Disease generally begins that equality which death completes. Samuel Johnson begincompletedeath Change image and share on social
A am a great friend of public amusements, they keep people from vice. Samuel Johnson amusementfriendgreat Change image and share on social
Revenge is an act of passion; vengeance of justice. Injuries are revenged; crimes are avenged. Samuel Johnson actavengecrime Change image and share on social
Nature has given women so much power that the law has very wisely given them little. Samuel Johnson lawnaturepower Change image and share on social
The wretched have no compassion, they can do good only from strong principles of duty. Samuel Johnson compassiondutygood Change image and share on social
It is a most mortifying reflection for a man to consider what he has done, compared to what he might have done. Samuel Johnson comparemanmortify Change image and share on social
The advice that is wanted is commonly not welcome and that which is not wanted, evidently an effrontery. Samuel Johnson advicecommonlyeffrontery Change image and share on social
