The happiest conversation is that of which nothing is distinctly remembered, but a general effect of pleasing impression.
Samuel JohnsonFew faults of style, whether real or imaginary, excite the malignity of a more numerous class of readers, than the use of hard words.
Samuel JohnsonThe present time is seldom able to fill desire or imagination with immediate enjoyment, and we are forced to supply its deficiencies by recollection or anticipation.
Samuel JohnsonFew things are so liberally bestowed, or squandered with so little effect, as good advice.
Samuel JohnsonAs to the rout that is made about people who are ruined by extravagance, it is no matter to the nation that some individuals suffer. When so much general productive exertion is the consequence of luxury, the nation does not care though there are debtors; nay, they would not care though their creditors were there too.
Samuel Johnson