Nothing is more idle than to inquire after happiness, which nature has kindly placed within our reach.
Samuel JohnsonThe habit of looking on the bright side of every event is worth more than a thousand pounds a year.
Samuel JohnsonI had done all that I could, and no Man is well pleased to have his all neglected, be it ever so little.
Samuel JohnsonIn order that all men may be taught to speak truth, it is necessary that all likewise should learn to hear it; for no species of falsehood is more frequent than flattery, to which the coward is betrayed by fear, the dependent by interest, and the friend by tenderness: those who are neither servile nor timorous are yet desirous to bestow pleasure; and, while unjust demands of praise continue to be made, there will always be some whom hope, fear, or kindness will dispose to pay them.
Samuel Johnson