2,116 Quotes by Samuel Johnson

Wise married women don’t trouble themselves about infidelity in their husbands.

A successful author is equally in danger of the diminution of his fame, whether he continues or ceases to write.

The love of life is necessary to the vigorous prosecution of any undertaking.

Getting money is not all a man’s business: to cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life.

Pour forth thy fervors for a healthful mind, Obedient passions, and a will resigned.

When first the college rolls receive his name, The young enthusiast quilts his ease for fame; Through all his veins the fever of renown Burns from the strong contagion of the gown.

Life of Ages, richly poured, Love of God unspent and free, Flowing in the Prophet’s word And the People’s liberty! Never was to chosen race That unstinted tide confined; Thine is every time and place, Fountain sweet of heart and mind!

In life’s last scene what prodigies surprise, Fears of the brave, and follies of the wise! From Marlborough’s eyes the streams of dotage flow, And Swift expires a driveller and a show.

Ladies, stock and tend your hive, Trifle not at thirty-five; For, howe’er we boast and strive, Life declines from thirty-five; He that ever hopes to thrive Must begin by thirty-five.