The task of an author is, either to teach what is not known, or to recommend known truths by his manner of adorning them; either to let new light in upon the mind, and open new scenes to the prospect, or to vary the dress and situation of common objects, so as to give them fresh grace and more powerful attractions, to spread such flowers over the regions through which the intellect has already made its progress, as may tempt it to return, and take a second view of things hastily passed over, or negligently regarded.
Samuel JohnsonA man ought to read just as inclination leads him, for what he reads as a task will do him little good.
Samuel JohnsonThe hour of reformation is always delayed; every delay gives vice another opportunity of fortifying itself by habit.
Samuel Johnson