Quotes by Johnson, Samuel

No man likes to live under the eye of perpetual disapprobation. >>

Claret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires to be >>

If a madman were to come into this room with a stick in his hand, no d >>

Quotations about Patronage

Patron: One who countenances, supports or protects. Commonly a wretch >>

If a patron buys from an artist who needs money (needs money to buy to >>

If it were not for the intellectual snobs who pay -- in solid cash -- >>

Patron: One who countenances, supports or protects. Commonly a wretch who supports with insolence, and is paid with flattery.

Johnson, Samuel