Flattery pleases very generally. In the first place, the flatterer may think what he says to be true; but, in the second place, whether he thinks so or not, he certainly thinks those whom he flatters of consequence enough to be flattered.
Samuel JohnsonOratory is the power of beating down your adversary's arguments and putting better in their place.
Samuel JohnsonThe time will come to every human being when it must be known how well he can bear to die.
Samuel JohnsonIf the man who turnips cries, Cry not when his father dies, 'Tis proof that he had rather Have a turnip than his father.
Samuel Johnson