More knowledge may be gained of a man's real character by a short conversation with one of his servants than from a formal and studied narrative, begun with his pedigree and ended with his funeral.
Samuel JohnsonDogs have not the power of comparing. A dog will take a small piece of meat as readily as a large, when both are before him.
Samuel JohnsonTo hear complaints with patience, even when complaints are vain, is one of the duties of friendship.
Samuel JohnsonI do not much wish well to discoveries, for I am always afraid they will end in conquest and robbery.
Samuel Johnson