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The Life of Samuel Johnson and the Meaning of His Quotes
Read moreSamuel Johnson, often regarded as one of the most significant figures in English literature, was a man of profound thought and remarkable depth. Born on September 18, 1709, in Litchfield, England, Johnson’s life was a…
Quotes about Samuel Johnson
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The true art of memory is the art of attention. -Samuel Johnson
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Getting money is not all a man's business: to cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life. -Samuel Johnson
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No man will be a sailor who has contrivance enough to get himself into a jail; for being in a ship is being in a jail, with the chance of being drowned... a man in a jail has more room, better food, and commonly better company. -Samuel Johnson
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