Levellers wish to level down as far as themselves; but they cannot bear levelling up to themselves.
Samuel JohnsonWe may have uneasy feelings for seeing a creature in distress without pity; for we have not pity unless we wish to relieve them.
Samuel JohnsonA successful author is equally in danger of the diminution of his fame, whether he continues or ceases to write.
Samuel JohnsonOf him that hopes to be forgiven it is indispensably required that he forgive. It is, therefore, superfluous to urge any other motive. On this great duty eternity is suspended, and to him that refuses to practise it, the throne of mercy is inaccessible, and the Saviour of the world has been born in vain.
Samuel Johnson