Of all the grief's that harass the distressed; sure the most bitter is a scornful jest.
Samuel JohnsonIt is more reasonable to wish for reputation while it may be enjoyed, as Anacreon calls upon his companions to give him for present use the wine and garlands which they propose to bestow upon his tomb.
Samuel JohnsonHe who expects much will be often disappointed; yet disappointment seldom cures us of expectation, or has any other effect than that of producing a moral sentence or peevish exclamation.
Samuel JohnsonDeign on the passing world to turn thine eyes, And pause awhile from letters, to be wise.
Samuel Johnson