Composition is, for the most part, an effort of slow diligence and steady perseverance, to which the mind is dragged by necessity or resolution, and from which the attention is every moment starting to more delightful amusements. By Samuel Johnson Writing
No man ever yet became great through imitation. By Samuel Johnson Creativity, Greatness, Motivational, Success
The true, strong, and sound mind is the mind that can embrace equally great things and small. By Samuel Johnson Intelligence, Mind
Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful. By Samuel Johnson Integrity, Knowledge, Wise
Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it. By Samuel Johnson Education, Knowledge, Learning
Claret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandy. By Samuel Johnson Alcohol, Drink
Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect. By Samuel Johnson Curiosity, Positive
The love of life is necessary to the vigorous prosecution of any undertaking. By Samuel Johnson Enthusiasm
A wise man is cured of ambition by ambition itself; his aim is so exalted that riches, office, fortune and favour cannot satisfy him. By Samuel Johnson Ambition
Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance. By Samuel Johnson Determination, Motivational, Perseverance, Powerful
Adversity is the state in which a man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free from admirers then. By Samuel Johnson Adversity
A decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization. By Samuel Johnson Civilization, Poverty
Nothing will ever be attempted, if all possible objections must be first overcome. By Samuel Johnson Courage, Daring, Risk
