12 Samuel Johnson Quotes on Social

Samuel Johnson quotes on social

4. It is always observable that silence propagates itself, and that the longer talk has been suspended, the more difficult it is to find any thing to say.

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

53. No man is much pleased with a companion, who does not increase, in some respect, his fondness for himself.

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

63. CLUB - An assembly of good fellows, meeting under certain conditions.

101. There is in this world no real delight (excepting those of sensuality), but exchange of ideas in conversation.

109. I'll come no more behind your scenes, David [Garrick]; for the silk stockings and white bosoms of your actresses excite my amorous propensities.

137. A decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization.

145. There is nothing which has yet been contrived by man, by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern or inn.

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

181. Mrs. Montagu has dropt me. Now, Sir, there are people whom one should like very well to drop, but would not wish to be dropped by.

200. Sir, I look upon every day to be lost, in which I do not make a new acquaintance.