A transition from an author's book to his conversation, is too often like an entrance into a large city.
Samuel JohnsonTruth, such as is necessary to the reputation of life, is always found where it is honestly sought.
Samuel JohnsonThe most useful truths are always universal, and unconnected with accidents and customs.
Samuel JohnsonExercise cannot secure us from that dissolution to which we are decreed; but while the soul and body continue united, it can make the association pleasing, and give probable hopes that they shall be disciplined by an easy separation...to die is the fate of man; but to die with lingering anguish is generally his folly.
Samuel Johnson