Samuel Johnson Quotes on Behavior
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The reciprocal civility of authors is one of the most risible scenes in the farce of life.
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Men more frequently require to be reminded than informed.
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Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble.
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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.
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The insolence of wealth will creep out.
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All censure of a man's self is oblique praise. It is in order to shew how much he can spare.
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Wine makes a man more pleased with himself. I do not say that it makes him more pleasing to others.
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A man who exposes himself when he is intoxicated, has not the art of getting drunk.