I remember a passage in Goldsmith's "Vicar of Wakefield," which he was afterwards fool enough to expunge: "I do not love a man who is zealous for nothing. Samuel Johnson More Quotes by Samuel Johnson More Quotes From Samuel Johnson The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. Samuel Johnson respectsuccessinspirational Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect. Samuel Johnson geniuscuriosityeducation He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts. Samuel Johnson changeattitudepositive Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don't think of retiring from the world, until the world will be sorry that you retire. Samuel Johnson strengthretirementinspirational Our aspirations are our possibilities. Samuel Johnson soulmatewishdream Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not. Samuel Johnson inspirationsocialkindness The really happy woman is the one who can enjoy the scenery when she has to take a detour. Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but rather a manner of traveling. Samuel Johnson detoursenjoystates The future is purchased by the present. Samuel Johnson futuretruth Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome. Samuel Johnson motivationalpositiveinspirational Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel. Samuel Johnson patriotismpatrioticlasts Almost every man wastes part of his life attempting to display qualities which he does not possess. Samuel Johnson being-yourselflifefunny The majority have no other reason for their opinions than that they are the fashion. Samuel Johnson majorityfashionfreedom Pleasure is very seldom found where it is sought; our brightest blazes of gladness are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks. Samuel Johnson laughterhappyhappiness Whoever thinks of going to bed before twelve o'clock is a scoundrel. Samuel Johnson bednightthinking You hesitate to stab me with a word, and know not - silence is the sharper sword. Samuel Johnson silence-issilenceknows When once the forms of civility are violated, there remains little hope of return to kindness or decency. Samuel Johnson returnkindnesslittles My dear friend, clear your mind of can't. Samuel Johnson complacencydear-friendmind A decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization. Samuel Johnson politicalcivilizationhistory Men who stand in the highest ranks of society seldom hear of their faults; if by any accident an opprobrious clamour reaches their ears, flattery is always at hand to pour in her opiates, to quiet conviction and obtund remorse. Samuel Johnson opiatesmenhands 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. Samuel Johnson wisdomleadershippositive
