It may be no less dangerous to claim, on certain occasions, too little than too much. There is something captivating in spirit and intrepidity, to which we often yield as to a resistless power; nor can we often yield as to a resistless power; nor can he reasonably expect the confidence of others who too apparently distrusts himself.
Samuel JohnsonTo read, write, and converse in due proportions, is, therefore, the business of a man of letters.
Samuel JohnsonAdmiration must be continued by that novelty which first produces it; and how much soever is given, there must always be reason to imagine that more remains.
Samuel Johnson