A ship is worse than a gaol. There is, in a gaol, better air, better c…

Samuel Johnson
884 citations
A ship is worse than a gaol. There is, in a gaol, better air, better company, better conveniency of every kind; and a ship has the additional disadvantage of of being in danger. ✨ Samuel Johnson, James Boswell (1825). The Table Talk of Dr. Johnson: Comprising Opinions and Anecdotes of Life and Literature, Men, Manners, and Morals, p.56
Life Reading Sadness
24

More Author Quotes

Change is not made without inconvenience. ✨ 'A Dictionary of the English Language' (1755) preface.
Reproof should not exhaust its power upon petty failings. ✨ Samuel Johnson, Hester Lynch Piozzi, James Boswell (1787). The Beauties of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Consisting of Maxims and Observations, Mo … ▶
He that floats lazily down the stream, in pursuit of something borne along by the same current, will find himself indeed moved forward; but unless he lays his hand to the oar, and increases his speed … ▶
Sir, I think all Christians, whether Papists or Protestants, agree in the essential articles, and that their differences are trivial, and rather political than religious. ✨ James Boswell, Samuel John … ▶
I hate mankind, for I think myself one of the best of them, and I know how bad I am. ✨ James Boswell, Samuel Johnson (1824). The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D., Comprehending an Account of His Studie … ▶

More Author Quotes

Most Cited Authors

The Best Quotes

Most Liked Authors

Curated Author Quotes