Life of Johnson (Boswell). Vol. v. Chap. vi. 1774.

Attack is the reaction. I never think I have hit hard unless it rebounds.

Life of Johnson (Boswell). Vol. v. Chap. vi. 1775.

A man will turn over half a library to make one book.

Life of Johnson (Boswell). Vol. v. Chap. viii. 1775.

Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.

Life of Johnson (Boswell). Vol. v. Chap. ix.

Hell is paved with good intentions.[372:1]

Life of Johnson (Boswell). Vol. v. Chap. ix.

Knowledge is of two kinds: we know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it.[372:2]