The natural flights of the human mind are not from pleasure to pleasure, but from hope to hope.
Samuel Johnson quote The love of life is necessary to the vigorous prosecution of any undertaking.
Samuel Johnson quote The happiest conversation is that of which nothing is distinctly remembered, but a general effect of pleasing impression.
Samuel Johnson quote The chief glory of every people arises from its authors.
Samuel Johnson quote Surely a long life must be somewhat tedious, since we are forced to call in so many trifling things to help rid us of our time, which will never return.
Samuel Johnson quote Some desire is necessary to keep life in motion, and he whose real wants are supplied must admit those of fancy.
Samuel Johnson quote So many objections may be made to everything, that nothing can overcome them but the necessity of doing something.
Samuel Johnson quote Sir, a man may be so much of everything, that he is nothing of anything.
Samuel Johnson quote Biography
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