“He that is much flattered soon learns to flatter himself.”
Quote by Samuel Johnson
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The Beauties of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Consisting of Maxims and Observations, Moral, Critical, and Miscellaneous, to which are Now Added, Biographical Anecdotes of the Doctor, Selected from the Late Productions of Mrs. Piozzi, Mr. Boswell, ...
This book is a compilation of moral, critical, and miscellaneous observations by the renowned Samuel Johnson, LL.D. It includes biographical anecdotes about Johnson, drawn from the writings of Mrs. Piozzi and Mr. Boswell. The work offers insights into Johnson's thoughts and life, as well as providing a glimpse into the historical context of the time. more
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Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson was an English writer, poet, and lexicographer, renowned for his comprehensive English dictionary, 'A Dictionary of the English Language', published in 1755. His distinctive writing style and wit have cemented his place as a significant figure in the history of English literature. more
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Source: The beauties of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: consisting of maxims and observations, moral, critical, and miscellaneous: to which are now added biographical anecdotes of the doctor, selected from the works of Mrs. Piozzi;--his Life, recently published by Mr. Boswell, and other authentic testimonies; also his will, and the sermon he wrote for the late Doctor Dodd
Source: Johnsoniana; or supplement to Boswell; being Anecdotes and sayings of Dr. Johnson, etc
“They who look but little into futurity, have, perhaps, the quickest sensation of the present.”
Source: The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.
“Games are good or bad as to their nature; all may be perverted.”
Source: Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets
Source: Johnsoniana; or supplement to Boswell; being Anecdotes and sayings of Dr. Johnson, etc
“Glory, the casual gift of thoughtless crowds! Glory, the bribe of avaricious virtue!”
Source: The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: With Murphy's Essay
“For gold the hireling judge distorts the laws.”
Source: The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: With an Essay on His Life and Genius /c by Arthur Murphy, Esq
“The dangers gather as the treasures rise.”
Source: Poetical Works of Oliver Goldsmith, Tobias Smollett, Samuel Johnson and William Shenstone