Maxioms by Samuel Johnson
Admiration begins where acquaintance ceases
Admiration begins where acquaintance ceases
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.
All wonder is the effect of novelty on ignorance.
All wonder is the effect of novelty on ignorance.
Abstinence is as easy to me as temperance would be difficult.
Abstinence is as easy to me as temperance would be difficult.
Revenge is an act of passion; vengeance of justice. Injuries are revenged; crimes are avenged.
Revenge is an act of passion; vengeance of justice. Injuries are revenged; crimes are avenged.
