Maxioms by Samuel Johnson
While grief is fresh, every attempt to divert only irritates. You must wait till it be digested, and then amusement read more
While grief is fresh, every attempt to divert only irritates. You must wait till it be digested, and then amusement will dissipate the remains of it.
No degree of knowledge attainable by man is able to set him above the want of hourly assistance.
No degree of knowledge attainable by man is able to set him above the want of hourly assistance.
A wicked fellow is the most pious when he takes to it. He'll beat you all at piety.
A wicked fellow is the most pious when he takes to it. He'll beat you all at piety.
Of all noises, I think music is the least disagreeable.
Of all noises, I think music is the least disagreeable.
Revenge is an act of passion; vengeance of justice. Injuries are revenged; crimes are avenged.
Revenge is an act of passion; vengeance of justice. Injuries are revenged; crimes are avenged.
