Quotes from Samuel Johnson
Assertion is not argument; to contradict the statement of an opponent is not proof that you are correct.
- Samuel Johnson
I am not so lost in lexicography as to forget that words are the daughters of earth, and that things are the sons of heaven.
- Samuel Johnson
Human reason borrowed many arts from the instinct of animals.
- Samuel Johnson
The end of writing is to instruct; the end of poetry is to instruct by pleasing.
- Samuel Johnson
The work of a correct and regular writer is a garden accurately formed and diligently planted, varied with shades, and scented with flowers.
- Samuel Johnson
There should be a stated day for commemorating the birthday of our Savior, because there is danger that what may be done on any day, will be neglected.
- Samuel Johnson
Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don't think of retiring from the world, until the world will be sorry that you retire.
- Samuel Johnson
Advice is offensive, it shows us that we are known to others as well as to ourselves.
- Samuel Johnson
I am always sorry when any language is lost, because languages are the pedigrees of nations.
- Samuel Johnson
Bravery has no place where it can avail nothing.
- Samuel Johnson
Whatever enlarges hope will also exalt courage.
- Samuel Johnson
In the bottle discontent seeks for comfort, cowardice for courage, and bashfulness for confidence.
- Samuel Johnson