I would injure no man, and should provoke no resentment. I would relieve every distress, and should enjoy the benedictions of gratitude. I would choose my friends among the wise and my wife among the virtuous, and therefore should be in no danger from treachery or unkindness. My children should by my care be learned and pious, and would repay to my age what their childhood had received.
Samuel JohnsonThis man [Chesterfield], I thought, had been a Lord among wits; but I find he is only a wit among Lords.
Samuel JohnsonA generous and elevated mind is distinguished by nothing more certainly than an eminent degree of curiosity.
Samuel Johnson