Samuel Johnson

Where secrecy or mystery begins, vice or roguery is not far off.

Where secrecy or mystery begins, vice or roguery is not far off.

Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.

Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.

Whoever envies another confesses his superiority

Whoever envies another confesses his superiority

Claret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires
to be a hero must drink read more

Claret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires
to be a hero must drink brandy.

When people find a man of the most distinguished abilities as a writer their inferior while he is with them, read more

When people find a man of the most distinguished abilities as a writer their inferior while he is with them, it must be highly gratifying to them.