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| John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919. |
| Page 374 |
| Samuel Johnson. (1709–1784) (continued) |
| There was another fine passage too which he struck out: “When I was a young man, being anxious to distinguish myself, I was perpetually starting new propositions. But I soon gave this over; for I found that generally what was new was false.” |
| Life of Johnson (Boswell). 1 Vol. vii. Chap. viii. 1779. |
| 4077 |
| Claret is the liquor for boys, port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandy. |
| Life of Johnson (Boswell). 2 Vol. vii. Chap. viii. 1779. |
| 4078 |
| A Frenchman must be always talking, whether he knows anything of the matter or not; an Englishman is content to say nothing when he has nothing to say. |
| Life of Johnson (Boswell). 3 Vol. vii. Chap. x. |
| 4079 |
| Of Dr. Goldsmith he said, “No man was more foolish when he had not a pen in his hand, or more wise when he had.” |
| Life of Johnson (Boswell). 4 Vol. vii. Chap. x. |
| 4080 |
| The applause of a single human being is of great consequence. |
| Life of Johnson (Boswell). 5 Vol. vii. Chap. x. |
| 4081 |
| The potentiality of growing rich beyond the dreams of avarice. 6 |
| Life of Johnson (Boswell). 7 Vol. viii. Chap. ii. |
| 4082 |
| Classical quotation is the parole of literary men all over the world. |
| Life of Johnson (Boswell). 8 Vol. viii. Chap. iii. 1781. |
| 4083 |
| My friend was of opinion that when a man of rank appeared in that character [as an author], he deserved to have his merits handsomely allowed. 9 |
| Life of Johnson (Boswell). 10 Vol. viii. Chap. iii. 1781. |
| 4084 |
| I never have sought the world; the world was not to seek me. 11 |
| Life of Johnson (Boswell). 12 Vol. viii. Chap. v. 1783. |
| 4085 |
| He is not only dull himself, but the cause of dullness in others. 13 |
| Life of Johnson (Boswell). 14 Vol. viii. Chap. v. 1784. |
| Note 1. From the London edition, 10 volumes, 1835. Dr. Johnson, it is said, when he first heard of Boswell’s intention to write a life of him, announced, with decision enough, that if he thought Boswell really meant to write his life he would prevent it by taking Boswell’s!—Thomas Carlyle: Miscellanies, Jean Paul Frederic Richter. [back] |
| Note 2. From the London edition, 10 volumes, 1835. Dr. Johnson, it is said, when he first heard of Boswell’s intention to write a life of him, announced, with decision enough, that if he thought Boswell really meant to write his life he would prevent it by taking Boswell’s!—Thomas Carlyle: Miscellanies, Jean Paul Frederic Richter. [back] |
| Note 3. From the London edition, 10 volumes, 1835. Dr. Johnson, it is said, when he first heard of Boswell’s intention to write a life of him, announced, with decision enough, that if he thought Boswell really meant to write his life he would prevent it by taking Boswell’s!—Thomas Carlyle: Miscellanies, Jean Paul Frederic Richter. [back] |
| Note 4. From the London edition, 10 volumes, 1835. Dr. Johnson, it is said, when he first heard of Boswell’s intention to write a life of him, announced, with decision enough, that if he thought Boswell really meant to write his life he would prevent it by taking Boswell’s!—Thomas Carlyle: Miscellanies, Jean Paul Frederic Richter. [back] |
| Note 5. From the London edition, 10 volumes, 1835. Dr. Johnson, it is said, when he first heard of Boswell’s intention to write a life of him, announced, with decision enough, that if he thought Boswell really meant to write his life he would prevent it by taking Boswell’s!—Thomas Carlyle: Miscellanies, Jean Paul Frederic Richter. [back] |
| Note 6. I am rich beyond the dreams of avarice.—Edward Moore: The Gamester, act ii. sc. 2. 1753. [back] |
| Note 7. From the London edition, 10 volumes, 1835. Dr. Johnson, it is said, when he first heard of Boswell’s intention to write a life of him, announced, with decision enough, that if he thought Boswell really meant to write his life he would prevent it by taking Boswell’s!—Thomas Carlyle: Miscellanies, Jean Paul Frederic Richter. [back] |
| Note 8. From the London edition, 10 volumes, 1835. Dr. Johnson, it is said, when he first heard of Boswell’s intention to write a life of him, announced, with decision enough, that if he thought Boswell really meant to write his life he would prevent it by taking Boswell’s!—Thomas Carlyle: Miscellanies, Jean Paul Frederic Richter. [back] |
| Note 9. Usually quoted as “When a nobleman writes a book, he ought to be encouraged.” [back] |
| Note 10. From the London edition, 10 volumes, 1835. Dr. Johnson, it is said, when he first heard of Boswell’s intention to write a life of him, announced, with decision enough, that if he thought Boswell really meant to write his life he would prevent it by taking Boswell’s!—Thomas Carlyle: Miscellanies, Jean Paul Frederic Richter. [back] |
| Note 11. I have not loved the world, nor the world me.—Lord Byron: Childe Harold, canto iii. stanza 113. [back] |
| Note 12. From the London edition, 10 volumes, 1835. Dr. Johnson, it is said, when he first heard of Boswell’s intention to write a life of him, announced, with decision enough, that if he thought Boswell really meant to write his life he would prevent it by taking Boswell’s!—Thomas Carlyle: Miscellanies, Jean Paul Frederic Richter. [back] |
| Note 13. See Shakespeare, King Henry IV. Part II, Quotation 3. [back] |
| Note 14. From the London edition, 10 volumes, 1835. Dr. Johnson, it is said, when he first heard of Boswell’s intention to write a life of him, announced, with decision enough, that if he thought Boswell really meant to write his life he would prevent it by taking Boswell’s!—Thomas Carlyle: Miscellanies, Jean Paul Frederic Richter. [back] |
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