Maxioms by Samuel Johnson
What is twice read is commonly better remembered that what is
transcribed.
What is twice read is commonly better remembered that what is
transcribed.
The applause of a single human being is of great consequence.
The applause of a single human being is of great consequence.
The future is purchased by the present.
The future is purchased by the present.
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.
London! the needy villain's general home,
The common sewer of Paris and of Rome!
With eager thirst, read more
London! the needy villain's general home,
The common sewer of Paris and of Rome!
With eager thirst, by folly or by fate,
Sucks in the dregs of each corrupted state.