“Do not discourage your children from hoarding, if they have a taste to it; whoever lays up his penny rather than part with it for a cake, at least is not the slave of gross appetite; and shows besides a preference always to be esteemed, of the future to the present moment.”
Quote by Samuel Johnson
Work
Johnsoniana, Or, Supplement to Boswell: Being Anecdotes and Sayings of Dr. Johnson
This book serves as a supplement to James Boswell's biography of Samuel Johnson, offering additional anecdotes and sayings that shed light on Johnson's personality, wit, and intellect. more
Author
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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