Avarice is always poor, but poor by her own fault.
More Quotes from Samuel Johnson:
Our tastes greatly alter. The lad does not care for the child's rattle, and the old man does not care for the young man's whore.Samuel Johnson
Nothing is more common than mutual dislike, where mutual approbation is particularly expected.
Samuel Johnson
Almost every man wastes part of his life in attempts to display qualifications which he does not possess.
Samuel Johnson
Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.
Samuel Johnson
Life is short. The sooner that a man begins to enjoy his wealth the better.
Samuel Johnson
It is worth a thousand pounds a year to have the habit of looking on the bright side of things.
Samuel Johnson
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Greed QuotesI think I'm actually quite a materialistic person, I value what it takes to make a car or build a nice house. Money does change things, but how it changes people depends on how they react to it.
Roland Gift
In this world, I call the shots and I think I know best.
Mariah Carey
When sparrows build and the leaves break forth My old sorrow wakes and cries.
Jean Ingelow