I had rather see the portrait of a dog that I know, than all the allegorical paintings they can show me in the world.

Quote by Samuel Johnson

Topics: Samuel Johnson Quotes

No money is better spent than what is laid out for domestic satisfaction.

No money is better spent than what is laid out for domestic satisfaction.

The happiest conversation is that of which nothing is distinctly remembered, but a general effect...

The happiest conversation is that of which nothing is distinctly remembered, but a general effect...

A coxcomb is ugly all over with the effectation of a fine gentleman.

A coxcomb is ugly all over with the effectation of a fine gentleman.

No man is a hypocrite in his pleasures

No man is a hypocrite in his pleasures

Courtesy and good humor are often found with little real worth

Courtesy and good humor are often found with little real worth

There are few minds to which tyranny is not delightful

There are few minds to which tyranny is not delightful

Every error in human conduct must arise from ignorance in ourselves, either perpetual or temporary;...

Every error in human conduct must arise from ignorance in ourselves, either perpetual or temporary;...

Bravery has no place where it can avail nothing.

Bravery has no place where it can avail nothing.

The duty of criticism is neither to depreciate nor dignify by partial representations, but to...

The duty of criticism is neither to depreciate nor dignify by partial representations, but to...

He that hopes to look back hereafter with satisfaction upon past years must learn to...

He that hopes to look back hereafter with satisfaction upon past years must learn to...

To prevent evil is the great end of government, the end for which vigilance and...

To prevent evil is the great end of government, the end for which vigilance and...

Life cannot subsist in society but by reciprocal concessions.

Life cannot subsist in society but by reciprocal concessions.

Knowledge is more than equivalent to force.

Knowledge is more than equivalent to force.

There is nothing, Sir, too little for so little a creature as man. It is...

There is nothing, Sir, too little for so little a creature as man. It is...

Treating your adversary with respect is striking soft in battle.

Treating your adversary with respect is striking soft in battle.

He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing...

He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing...

Books that you carry to the fire, and hold readily in your hand, are most...

Books that you carry to the fire, and hold readily in your hand, are most...

No government power can be abused long. Mankind will not bear it. There is a...

No government power can be abused long. Mankind will not bear it. There is a...

NEW RULE: 'Kidiots' Leave the children behind. At least until they learn something. A new...

NEW RULE: 'Kidiots' Leave the children behind. At least until they learn something. A new...

Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state,...

Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state,...