Samuel Johnson quotes.

“Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.”

“The true art of memory is the art of attention.”

“If a man does not make new acquaintances as he advances through life, he will soon find himself left alone. A man, sir, should keep his friendship in a constant repair.”

“Between falsehood and useless truth there is little difference. As gold which he cannot spend will make no man rich, so knowledge which cannot apply will make no man wise.”

“Self-control is the chief element in character.”

“The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.”

“It is more from carelessness about truth than from intentionally lying that there is so much falsehood in the world.”

“Man alone is born crying, lives complaining, and dies disappointed.”

“What we hope ever to do with ease, we must learn first to do with diligence.”

“Courage is the greatest of all virtues, because if you haven't courage, you may not have an opportunity to use any of the others.”

“Your manuscript is both good and original but the part that is good is not original, and the part that is original is not good.”