Poetry is the art of uniting pleasure with truth. — Quoted

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“Poetry is the art of uniting pleasure with truth.”

Samuel Johnson · Art

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Samuel Johnson

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.

Loneliness

Samuel Johnson

I would not give half a guinea to live under one form of government other than another. It is of no moment to the happiness of an individual.

Government

Samuel Johnson

You can't be in politics unless you can walk in a room and know in a minute who's for you and who's against you.

Politics

Samuel Johnson

Disease generally begins that equality which death completes.

Death