Pleasure itself is not a vice

Quote by Samuel Johnson

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Small debts are like small shot; they are rattling on every side, and can scarcely...

Small debts are like small shot; they are rattling on every side, and can scarcely...

Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those who we cannot resemble.

Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those who we cannot resemble.

Everything that enlarges the sphere of human powers, that shows man he can do what...

Everything that enlarges the sphere of human powers, that shows man he can do what...

In order that all men may be taught to speak the truth, it is necessary...

In order that all men may be taught to speak the truth, it is necessary...

To get a name can happen but to few; it is one of the few...

To get a name can happen but to few; it is one of the few...

Allow children to be happy in their own way, for what better way will they...

Allow children to be happy in their own way, for what better way will they...

Without frugality none can be rich, and with it very few would be poor.

Without frugality none can be rich, and with it very few would be poor.

Your manuscript is both good and original, but the part that is good is not...

Your manuscript is both good and original, but the part that is good is not...

Pride is a vice, which pride itself inclines every man to find in others, and...

Pride is a vice, which pride itself inclines every man to find in others, and...

Beauty has often overpowered the resolutions of the firm, and the reasonings of the wise,...

Beauty has often overpowered the resolutions of the firm, and the reasonings of the wise,...

Don't think of retiring from the world until the world will be sorry that you...

Don't think of retiring from the world until the world will be sorry that you...

There are few minds to which tyranny is not delightful

There are few minds to which tyranny is not delightful

We are inclined to believe those whom we do not know because they have never...

We are inclined to believe those whom we do not know because they have never...

Friendship, like love, is destroyed by long absence, though it may be increased by short...

Friendship, like love, is destroyed by long absence, though it may be increased by short...

Some desire is necessary to keep life in motion, and he whose real wants are...

Some desire is necessary to keep life in motion, and he whose real wants are...

To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition.

To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition.

It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier to be sometimes...

It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier to be sometimes...

Wine makes a man more pleased with himself; I do not say it makes him...

Wine makes a man more pleased with himself; I do not say it makes him...

There are some sluggish men who are improved by drinking; as there are fruits that...

There are some sluggish men who are improved by drinking; as there are fruits that...

A am a great friend of public amusements, they keep people from vice.

A am a great friend of public amusements, they keep people from vice.