A. Johnson
A. Johnson
passion men indulge-in
No man, however enslaved to his appetites, or hurried by his passions, can, while he preserves his intellects unimpaired, please himself with promoting the corruption of others. He whose merit has enlarged his influence would surely wish to exert it for the benefit of mankind. Yet such will be the effect of his reputation, while he suffers himself to indulge in any favourite fault, that they who have no hope to reach his excellence will catch at his failings, and his virtues will be cited to justify the copiers of his vices.
travel passion curiosity
Curiosity is, in great and generous minds, the first passion and the last.
inspirational retirement sorry
Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don't think of retiring from the world, until the world will be sorry that you retire.
kindness inspiration social
Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.
wine numbers glasses
Sir, I did not count your glasses of wine, why should you number up my cups of tea?
inspirational motivational positive
Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.
happy sparks unexpected
Pleasure is very seldom found where it is sought. Our brightest blazes are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks.
pain thinking feels
Those who do not feel pain seldom think that it is felt.
determination mind genius
The true genius is a mind of large general powers, accidentally determined to some particular direction.
success dance life-and-love
What we hope ever to do with ease, we must learn first to do with diligence.
errors age prejudice
There are in every age new errors to be rectified and new prejudices to be opposed.
hypocrite men pleasure
No man is a hypocrite in his pleasures.
civilization history tests
A decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization.
grief heart fate
Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd, Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest; Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart, Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.