If an author be supposed to involve his thoughts in voluntary obscurity, and to obstruct, by unnecessary difficulties, a mind eager in the pursuit of truth; if he writes not to make others learned, but to boast the learning which he possesses himself, and wishes to be admired rather than understood, he counteracts the first end of writing, and justly suffers the utmost severity of censure, or the more afflicting severity of neglect.
Samuel JohnsonA man is very apt to complain of the ingratitude of those who have risen far above him.
Samuel JohnsonHe who would bring home the wealth of the Indies must carry the wealth of the Indies with him.
Samuel Johnson