Genius now and then produces a lucky trifle. We still read the Dove of Anacreon, and Sparrow of Catullus; and a writer naturally pleases himself with a performance which owes nothing to the subject.
Samuel JohnsonEvery man speaks and writes with intent to be understood; and it can seldom happen but he that understands himself might convey his notions to another, if, content to be understood, he did not seek to be admired.
Samuel JohnsonIf I have said something to hurt a man once, I shall not get the better of this by saying many things to please him.
Samuel Johnson