Samuel Johnson

Classical quotation is the parole of literary men all over the world.

Classical quotation is the parole of literary men all over the world.

Bravery has no place where it can avail nothing.

Bravery has no place where it can avail nothing.

Few things are impossible to diligence and skill ... Great works are performed, not by strength, but perseverance.

Few things are impossible to diligence and skill ... Great works are performed, not by strength, but perseverance.

Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.

Abstinence is as easy to me, as temperance would be difficult.

Abstinence is as easy to me, as temperance would be difficult.