Those authors who would find many readers, must endeavour to please while they instruct.
Samuel JohnsonMost men are more willing to indulge in easy vices than to practise laborious virtues.
Samuel JohnsonNo, Sir, you will have much more influence by giving or lending money where it is wanted, than by hospitality.
Samuel JohnsonNever believe extraordinary characters which you hear of people. Depend upon it, they are exaggerated. You do not see one man shoot a great deal higher than another.
Samuel Johnson