Human Insights By Dr Johnson.

Dr Samuel Johnson ( 1709-1784 ); dramatist, novelist, critic, editor, poet and conversationalist.

• Whatever you have, spend less.
• The true art of memory is the art of attention.
• Always, Sir, set a high value on spontaneous kindness.
• Almost every man wastes part of his life attempting to display qualities which he doesn't possess.
• All envy would be extinguished, if it were universally known that there are none to be envied.
• He was dull in a new way, and that made many people think him great.
• Claret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero...must drink brandy.
• A cucumber should be well sliced, and dressed with pepper and vinegar, and then thrown out, as good for nothing.
• If a man does not make new acquaintances as he advances through life, he will soon find himself alone. A man should keep his friendship in constant repair.
• All intellectual improvement arises from leisure.
• The longer we live the more we think and the higher the value we put on friendship and tenderness towards parents and friends.

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