Maxioms by Samuel Johnson
He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition read more
He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life away in fruitless efforts.
Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble.
Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble.
A cow is a very good animal in the field; but we turn her out of
a garden.
A cow is a very good animal in the field; but we turn her out of
a garden.
Distance has the same effect on the mind as on the eye.
Distance has the same effect on the mind as on the eye.
Books like friends, should be few and well-chosen.
Books like friends, should be few and well-chosen.
