Quotes by Samuel Johnson

Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

#Patriotism

A patriot is he whose public conduct is regulated by one single motive, the love...

#Patriotism

Sir, we are a nest of singing birds

#People

The people is a very heterogeneous and confused mass of the wealthy and the poor,...

#People

It is reasonable to have perfection in our eye that we may always advance toward...

#Perfection

Great works are performed not by strength, but by perseverance

#Perseverance, #Strength, #Work

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

#Pride

Pride is seldom delicate; it will please itself with very mean advantages.

#Pride

Life affords no higher pleasure than that of surmounting difficulties, passing from one step of...

#Achievement, #Life, #Pleasure

Pleasure is very seldom found where it is sought. Our brightest blazes are commonly kindled...

#Pleasure

Pleasure itself is not a vice

#Pleasure

The great source of pleasure is variety

#Pleasure