But to the particular species of excellence men are directed, not by an ascendant planet or predominating humour, but by the first book which they read, some early conversation which they heard, or some accident which excited ardour and emulation.
Samuel JohnsonWe seldom learn the true want of what we have till it is discovered that we can have no more.
Samuel JohnsonFine clothes are good only as they supply the want of other means of procuring respect.
Samuel JohnsonWisdom and virtue are by no means sufficient, without the supplemental laws of good-breeding, to secure freedom from degenerating into rudeness, or self esteem from swelling into insolence. A thousand incivilities may be committed, and a thousand offices neglected. without any remorse of conscience, or reproach from reason.
Samuel Johnson