Samuel Johnson Quotes

Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those who we cannot resemble.

Samuel Johnson

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: September 18, 1709 - December 13, 1784

Topics

ImitationAbsurdityCannotAlmost

There are atheists and Christians, and there are people in both groups who are a little too heavy-handed.

Andy Dick

PeopleLittleWhoChristiansBoth

I love 'Scarface.'

Max Minghella

LoveI Love

The world has changed. People have amazing access to whatever they want, whenever they want it.

John King

PeopleAmazingWorldWantWhatever

I think it's easy for people to assume that fame is equal to glory, but it can be a very isolating experience.

Sophia Bush

ExperiencePeopleThinkEasyGlory

Just this morning, out of a large memory for songs, and having been obsessed by them since childhood, suddenly, at the age of 84, I thought of a song I hadn't thought of in over 50 years. It came into my head unbidden.

Tom Glazer

MorningAgeChildhoodMemorySong

I understand the frustration provoked by our broken immigration system. But 50 state immigration policies are just a recipe for more chaos.

Luis Gutierrez

BrokenChaosFrustrationImmigration

I don't like being told someone's interpretation of something that I do.

Jonathan Brandis

SomeoneInterpretationSomethingLike

It took me 13 years to win a Super Bowl. But it only took me one season to win a 'mirror ball.'

Donald Driver

MirrorMeWinSuper BowlYearsBall

I think a lot of people think being in the kitchen is being really serious, and especially that baking is very serious, very straitlaced. For me, it's about figuring out your voice, finding your personality, and getting in the kitchen to explore.

Christina Tosi

PersonalityPeopleMeKitchenThink

I don't sit in the corner waiting for death: death has to pursue me. I'm going strong. I hope to reach 100 and ask for an extension, just like my grandmother did.

Compay Segundo

HopeDeathWaitingMeStrongReach

When 'Goodfellas' is on TNT, and they've taken out all the curse words and put Tide commercials in the middle of it, I'll still watch 'Goodfellas' because it's that great of a movie.

Ato Essandoh

GreatWordsTideOutCurseMiddle

My fans like a certain quality and a certain level of music. Once I give it to them, they seem pretty happy.

Pusha T

MusicQualityHappyPrettyFans

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