Samuel Johnson

Bravery has no place where it can avail nothing.

Bravery has no place where it can avail nothing.

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.

Of all noises, I think music is the least disagreeable.

Of all noises, I think music is the least disagreeable.

Wickedness is always easier than virtue, for it takes a short cut to everything.

Wickedness is always easier than virtue, for it takes a short cut to everything.

Without economy none can be rich, and with it few will be poor.

Without economy none can be rich, and with it few will be poor.