Will Johnson
Will Johnson
science men rejection
There prevails among men of letters, an opinion, that all appearance of science is particularly hateful to Women; and that therefore whoever desires to be well received in female assemblies, must qualify himself by a total rejection of all that is serious, rational, or important; must consider argument or criticism as perpetually interdicted; and devote all his attention to trifles, and all his eloquence to compliment.
poverty inevitable dependence
The inevitable consequence of poverty is dependence.
historical mind penetration
Great abilities are not requisite for an Historian; for in historical composition, all the greatest powers of the human mind are quiescent.
letters bows opinion
A short letter to a distant friend is, in my opinion, an insult like that of a slight bow or cursory salutation - a proof of unwillingness to do much, even where there is a necessity of doing something.
bores-you two boredom
Sir, you have but two topics, yourself and me. I am sick of both.
spring heart eye
Spring is the season of gaiety, and winter of terror; in spring the heart of tranquility dances to the melody of the groves, and the eye of benevolence sparkles at the sight of happiness and plenty: in winter, compassion melts at universal calamity, and the tear of softness starts at the wailing of hunger and the cries of the creation in distress
sorry kindness play
I am sorry I have not learnt to play at cards. It is very useful in life: it generates kindness, and consolidates society.
encouragement real perfect-days
The perfect day for quitting is not real. It will never come, so might as well start today
judging criticism firsts
Criticism, as it was first instituted by Aristotle, was meant as a standard of judging well.
amplify energy genius
Genius is that energy which collects, combines, amplifies, and animates.
wise eye prudent
Turn on the prudent ant thy heedful eyes. Observe her labors, sluggard, and be wise.
writing poet labor
...it will not always happen that the success of a poet is proportionate to his labor.
writing faults
Tediousness is the most fatal of all faults.
writing procrastination sisterhood
The road to hell is paved with good intentions.