Samuel Johnson Quotes

There is no private house in which people can enjoy themselves so well as at a capital tavern... No, Sir; there is nothing which has yet been contrived by man by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern or inn.

Samuel Johnson

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

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

Topics

GoodHappinessManPeopleEnjoy

When people tap into this politics of resentment, it usually ends ugly.

John Avlon

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If economists could manage to get themselves thought of as humble, competent people on a level with dentists, that would be splendid.

John Maynard Keynes

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The older you get, the easier it is to get injured. But what I've learned the hard way is that the more excess weight you have, the more likely you are to get injured doing everyday things.

Steve Howey

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There's nothing like volunteers who believe in a candidate and a cause.

Steve Stockman

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I like both movies and TV, so I don't have some big grand plan.

Molly Shannon

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Anytime that me and the guys go out on the road, it's fun to step away from the craziness of what it is we do. I just enjoy that time being outside with my buddies.

Luke Combs

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'Spring Awakening' was a discovery for all involved. None of us will ever have that specific sense of revelation in the same way - that is probably the thing I miss the most.

Jonathan Groff

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In terms of asking questions, I plead guilty. I ask a hell of a lot of questions. That's my job.

Dick Cheney

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If you don't like the people, you're just doing a sketch. Which, in most cases, is comedy minus some emotional backbone.

Christopher Guest

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It's fun to be sarcastic, but now I'm able to express myself in a way that's much more sincere.

Christina Ricci

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The world is pretty messed up.

Brett Gelman

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I don't think I handle the notes much differently from other pianists. But the pauses between the notes - ah, there is where the artistry lies!!

Artur Schnabel

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