Samuel Johnson Quotes

Samuel Johnson Quotes

Samuel Johnson Quotes

Consider the following quotes by Samuel Johnson:

"Patriotism having become one of our topicks, Johnson suddenly uttered, in a strong determined tone, an apophthegm, at which many will start: "Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel." But let it be considered that he did not mean a real and generous"

"Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel."

"Of all noises, I think music is the least disagreeable."

"Of all the griefs that harass the distrest,Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest."

"People need to be reminded more often than they need to be instructed."

"Such seems to be the disposition of man, that whatever makes a distinction produces rivalry."

"Such is the common process of marriage. A youth and maiden exchange meeting by chance, or brought together by artifice, exchange glances, reciprocate civilities, go home, and dream of one another. Having little to divert attention, or diversify thought, t"

"Love is the wisdom of the fool and the folly of the wise."

"Men have been wise in many different modes; but t"

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