The happiest part of a man's life is what he passes lying awake in bed in the morning. Samuel Johnson awakebedhappy Change image and share on social
In order that all men may be taught to speak the truth, it is necessary that all likewise should learn to hear it. Samuel Johnson hearlearnlikewise Change image and share on social
There is no private house in which people can enjoy themselves so well as at a capital tavern... No, Sir; there is nothing which has yet been contrived by man by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern or inn. Samuel Johnson capitalcontriveenjoy share on social
I would not give half a guinea to live under one form of government other than another. It is of no moment to the happiness of an individual. Samuel Johnson formgivegovernment Change image and share on social
Bounty always receives part of its value from the manner in which it is bestowed. Samuel Johnson bestowbountymanner Change image and share on social
It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. The act of dying is not of importance, it lasts so short a time. Samuel Johnson actdieimportance Change image and share on social
There are goods so opposed that we cannot seize both, but, by too much prudence, may pass between them at too great a distance to reach either. Samuel Johnson distancegoodgreat Change image and share on social
You cannot spend money in luxury without doing good to the poor. Nay, you do more good to them by spending it in luxury, than by giving it; for by spending it in luxury, you make them exert industry, whereas by giving it, you keep them idle. Samuel Johnson exertgivegood share on social
The love of life is necessary to the vigorous prosecution of any undertaking. Samuel Johnson lifeloveprosecution Change image and share on social
What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure. Samuel Johnson effortgeneralpleasure Change image and share on social
