Quotes by Johnson, Samuel

Nothing flatters a man as much as the happiness of his wife; he is alw >>

Youth enters the world with very happy prejudices in her own favor. Sh >>

Life cannot subsist in society but by reciprocal concessions. >>

Quotations about Philosophers and Philosophy

I have tried too in my time to be a philosopher; but, I don't know how >>

I have a simple philosophy. Fill what's empty. Empty what's full and s >>

To have no time for philosophy is to be a true philosopher. >>

If he really thinks there is no distinction between vice and virtue, when he leaves our houses let us count our spoons.

Johnson, Samuel