Distance has the same effect on the mind as on the eye. ✨ Samuel Johns…

Samuel Johnson
884 citations
Distance has the same effect on the mind as on the eye. ✨ Samuel Johnson (1815). The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia: A Tale, p.190
Thought
22

More Author Quotes

A coxcomb is ugly all over with the effectation of a fine gentleman.
And panting Time toil'd after him in vain. ✨ James Boswell, Samuel Johnson, Edmond Malone (1824). The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D., Comprehending an Account of His Studies, and Numerous Works, in C … ▶
Age looks with anger on the temerity of youth, and youth with contempt on the scrupulosity of age. ✨ Samuel Johnson (1999). Rasselas, p.14, Wordsworth Editions
All is not gold that glitters, as we have often been told; and the adage is verified in your place and my favour; but if what happens does not make us richer, we must bid it welcome, if it makes us w … ▶
Sir, he throws away his money without thought and without merit. I do not call a tree generous that sheds its fruit at every breeze. ✨ Samuel Johnson (2010). Journey to the Hebrides: A Journey to the … ▶

Distance has the same effect on the mind as on the eye. ✨ Samuel Johnson (1815). The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia: A Tale, p.190

More Author Quotes

Most Cited Authors

The Best Quotes

Most Liked Authors

Curated Author Quotes