8 Samuel Johnson Quotes on Behavior

Samuel Johnson quotes on behavior

5. The reciprocal civility of authors is one of the most risible scenes in the farce of life.

42. Men more frequently require to be reminded than informed.

55. Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble.

102. If the man who turnips cries, Cry not when his father dies, 'Tis a proof that he had rather Have a turnip than his father.

168. The insolence of wealth will creep out.

169. All censure of a man's self is oblique praise. It is in order to shew how much he can spare.

170. Wine makes a man more pleased with himself. I do not say that it makes him more pleasing to others.

174. A man who exposes himself when he is intoxicated, has not the art of getting drunk.