My own personal favourite Johnson quote, from the Life of Savage: "The knowledge of life was indeed his chief attainment; and it is not without some satisfaction that I can produce the suffrage of Savage in favour of human nature, of which he never appeared to entertain such odious ideas as some, who perhaps had neither his judgement nor experience, have published, either in ostentation of their sagacity, vindication of their crimes, or gratification of their malice."
I live in Lichfield,he was born here,also his best friend was Erasmus Darwin,Charles Darwins Grandfather,he was also a philosopher,and arguably came up with the theories put forward by his Grandson.
Whats your take on "G.K.Chesterton"? My favourite from Johnson. (Note the English spelling of favourite?) "There are minds so impatient of inferiority, that their gratitude is a species of revenge, and they return benefits, not because recompense is a pleasure, but because obligation is a pain
The room and lighting is simply too stark. A new hairstyle wouldn't go a miss either. Improve these two things and Johnsonians the world over will be queuing up for more!!
Absolutely not. Your readings are extremely good. Had Johnson been alive today he would probably say...'Why Sir that woman is as fine a speaker as a speaker can be'.
Dear Doctor Johnson left off drinks fermented; With quarts of chocolate and cream contented; Yet often down his throat's prodigious gutter, poor man! he poured a flood of melted butter!
Have you read _Sparrowhawk Book II - Hugh Kenrick_ by Edwin Cline?
Dr. Johnson makes cameo appearances in this book during London scenes, and he is referenced in the context of historical events in subsequent novels of the series.
I love Samuel Johnson. He's a great man, philosophical in thinking, and a christian. Just like me : )
Caldari1 1 year ago
Nature has given woman so much power that the law has very wisley given them little.
-samuel johnson,DR. Johnson
MrJonvito 1 year ago
dr johnson, what a shrewd, shrewd, shrewd man. one of the greatest minds of our time.
ravsandhu1 1 year ago
thanx 'nine'!!
i dig johnson! Rasselas, Rambler, poems etc.! super quotes! u like gibbon too? Sam's contemporary but Johnson despised him!
authourbrown 2 years ago
My own personal favourite Johnson quote, from the Life of Savage: "The knowledge of life was indeed his chief attainment; and it is not without some satisfaction that I can produce the suffrage of Savage in favour of human nature, of which he never appeared to entertain such odious ideas as some, who perhaps had neither his judgement nor experience, have published, either in ostentation of their sagacity, vindication of their crimes, or gratification of their malice."
lexo30 3 years ago
He didn't write the first dictionary, but he did write the first one that used citations from authors as evidence of language use.
lexo30 3 years ago
Both Johnson & Darwin lived within a stones throw away from where i live,good eh!
eplfootiefan 3 years ago
I live in Lichfield,he was born here,also his best friend was Erasmus Darwin,Charles Darwins Grandfather,he was also a philosopher,and arguably came up with the theories put forward by his Grandson.
eplfootiefan 3 years ago
YEAHH!!! A7X FOR LIFE
me18nowlp 3 years ago
Whats your take on "G.K.Chesterton"? My favourite from Johnson. (Note the English spelling of favourite?) "There are minds so impatient of inferiority, that their gratitude is a species of revenge, and they return benefits, not because recompense is a pleasure, but because obligation is a pain
seditionape 3 years ago
Johnson is the quintessential intellect. How embarrassing to be human eh?
seditionape 3 years ago
The room and lighting is simply too stark. A new hairstyle wouldn't go a miss either. Improve these two things and Johnsonians the world over will be queuing up for more!!
peterpindar 4 years ago
Good grief woman how can you make a witty interesting man sound so dull and boring.
PS. I`ve read Johnson by candlelight whilst drinking port wine in the library at Boswell`s family home.(Auchinlech House)
crosscottage 4 years ago
I tend to agree with you. I think that needs to dress a bit more sexy and put a bit more Johnson style power behind her delivery.
johnwolcot 4 years ago
Here falling houses thunder on your head, And here a female atheist talks you dead.
peterpindar 4 years ago
A woman's preaching is like a dog standing on its hind legs. It is not done well but one is surprised to see it done at all.
johnwolcot 4 years ago
Is that a hint?
nine9s 4 years ago
Absolutely not. Your readings are extremely good. Had Johnson been alive today he would probably say...'Why Sir that woman is as fine a speaker as a speaker can be'.
johnwolcot 4 years ago
Dear Doctor Johnson left off drinks fermented; With quarts of chocolate and cream contented; Yet often down his throat's prodigious gutter, poor man! he poured a flood of melted butter!
peterpindar 4 years ago
I am loving your series on quotes.
Justme4ever1 4 years ago
I really like your voice & the way you pause. I'm really too tired & sleep-deprived to understand what you're reading. Will listen again tomorrow!
davius4321 4 years ago
Have you read _Sparrowhawk Book II - Hugh Kenrick_ by Edwin Cline?
Dr. Johnson makes cameo appearances in this book during London scenes, and he is referenced in the context of historical events in subsequent novels of the series.
jwoodswce 4 years ago