Share this sentence
— Samuel Johnson"Philosophy has often attempted to repress insolence by asserting that all conditions are leveled by death; a position which, however it may defect the happy, will seldom afford much comfort to the wretched."
Discover more quotes
Previous Quote
The tyrant custom, most grave senators, Hath made the flinty and steel couch of war My thrice-driven bed of down.
— William Shakespeare
Next Quote
Every man that has felt pain knows how little all other comforts can gladden him to whom health is denied. Yet who is there does not sometimes hazard it for the enjoyment of an hour?
— Samuel Johnson
Loading recommended content...