Samuel Johnson (18 September 1709 – 13 December 1784) was an English writer who made lasting contributions to English literature as a poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer. He was a devout Anglican and a generous philanthropist. Politically, he was a committed Tory.Here is a list of some notable quotes and sayings by Samuel Johnson that have been curated from his works, philosophies, thoughts and life.