Writing a book I have found to be like building a house. A man forms a plan, and collects materials. He thinks he has enough to raise a large and stately edifice; but after he has arranged, compacted and polished, his work turns out to be a very small performance. The authour however like the builder, knows how much labour his work has cost him; and therefore estimates it at a higher rate than other people think it deserves
James BoswellI suppose no person ever enjoyed with more relish the infusion of that fragrant leaf than Johnson.
James BoswellIn every place, where there is any thing worthy of observation, there should be a short printed directory for strangers.
James Boswell