Gleden finner man sjelden der man leter etter den.
The Idler nr. 58 (26.05.1759).
Pleasure is very seldom found where it is sought.
Pleasure is very seldom found where it is sought. Our brightest blazes of gladness are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks. The flowers which scatter their odours from time to time in the paths of life, grow up without culture from seeds scattered by chance. Nothing is more hopeless than a scheme of merriment.
Nasjonalitet: britisk
Tittel: forfatter
Levde: 1709 - 1784
Samuel Johnson regnes som den største brevskriveren i engelsk historie. Han var også kjent for sin hjelpsomhet. Johnsons hus var alltid åpent for vanskeligstilte mennesker.