Curiosity is, in great and generous minds, the first passion and the last.
William Samuel Johnson

He knows not his own strength who hath not met adversity.
William Samuel Johnson

Hope is itself a species of happiness, and, perhaps, the chief happiness, which this world affords.
William Samuel Johnson

Hope is necessary in every condition. The miseries of poverty, sickness and captivity would, without this comfort, be insupportable.
William Samuel Johnson

It seems to be the fate of man to seek all his consolations in futurity.
William Samuel Johnson

Patriotism is the last refuge of scoundrels.
William Samuel Johnson

To improve the golden moment of opportunity, and catch the good that is within our reach, is the great art of life.
William Samuel Johnson

To keep your secret is wisdom; to expect others to keep it is folly.
William Samuel Johnson

Whatever enlarges hope will also exalt courage.
William Samuel Johnson

Whatever you have, spend less.
William Samuel Johnson