Samuel Johnson

Feast of Lucy, Martyr at Syracuse, 304 Commemoration of Samuel Johnson, Writer, Moralist, 1784 We took tea, by read more

Feast of Lucy, Martyr at Syracuse, 304 Commemoration of Samuel Johnson, Writer, Moralist, 1784 We took tea, by Boswell's desire; and I eat one bun, I think, that I might not be seen to fast ostentatiously. When I find that so much of my life has stolen unprofitably away, and that I can descry by retrospection scarcely a few single days properly and vigorously employed, why do I yet try to resolve again? I try, because reformation is necessary and despair is criminal. I try, in humble hope of the help of God.

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.

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.

All theory is against the freedom of the will, all experience for
it.

All theory is against the freedom of the will, all experience for
it.

To improve the golden moment of opportunity, and catch the good that is within our reach, is the great art read more

To improve the golden moment of opportunity, and catch the good that is within our reach, is the great art of life.