Maxioms by Samuel Johnson
Just praise is only a debt, but flattery is a present.
Just praise is only a debt, but flattery is a present.
Fanatical religion driven to a certain point is almost as bad as
none at all, but not quite.
Fanatical religion driven to a certain point is almost as bad as
none at all, but not quite.
All wonder is the effect of novelty on ignorance.
All wonder is the effect of novelty on ignorance.
Fine clothes are good only as they supply the want of other means
of procuring respect.
Fine clothes are good only as they supply the want of other means
of procuring respect.
Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.
Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.
