Maxioms by Samuel Johnson
Jesting, often, only proves a want of intellect.
[Fr., La moquerie est souvent une indigence d'esprit.]
Jesting, often, only proves a want of intellect.
[Fr., La moquerie est souvent une indigence d'esprit.]
It is reasonable to have perfection in our eye that we may always advance toward it, though we know it read more
It is reasonable to have perfection in our eye that we may always advance toward it, though we know it can never be reached.
The joy of life is variety; the tenderest love requires to be renewed by intervals of absence.
The joy of life is variety; the tenderest love requires to be renewed by intervals of absence.
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.
He is not only dull himself, but the cause of dulness in others.
He is not only dull himself, but the cause of dulness in others.
