2,116 Quotes by Samuel Johnson

A transition from an author’s book to his conversation, is too often like an entrance into a large city.

Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don’t think of retiring from the world, until the world will be sorry that you retire.

No man was more foolish when he had not a pen in his hand, or more wise when he had.

To do nothing is in everyone’s power.

Courage is the greatest of all virtues, because if you haven’t courage, you may not have an opportunity to use any of the others.

From Bard, to Bard, the frigid Caution crept, Till Declamation roar’d, while Passion slept.

Reason and truth will prevail at last.

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

Pleasure itself is not a vice.