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.
Our tastes greatly alter. The lad does not care for the child's rattle, and the old man does not care read more
Our tastes greatly alter. The lad does not care for the child's rattle, and the old man does not care for the young man's whore.
Abstinence is as easy to me, as temperance would be difficult.
Abstinence is as easy to me, as temperance would be difficult.
Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of
God.
Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of
God.
Inconsistencies cannot both be right; but, imputed to man, they may both be true
Inconsistencies cannot both be right; but, imputed to man, they may both be true
