"Classical quotation is the parole of literary men all over the world." ― Samuel Johnson Topic(s): Government Tags: classical, parole, quotation More From Samuel Johnson "Surely a long life must be somewhat tedious, since we are forced to call in so many trifling things to help rid us of our time, which will never return." "If a man does not make new acquaintances as he advances through life, he will soon find himself left alone. A man, sir, should keep his friendship in a constant repair." "The greatest part of a writer’s time is spent in reading in order to write. A man will turn over half a library to make a book." More In Government "A good government remains the greatest of human blessings and no nation has ever enjoyed it."― Dean Inge "I hope all of you are going to fill out your census form when it comes in the mail next month. If you don’t return the form the area you live in might get less government money and you wouldn’t want that to happen, would you."― Andy Rooney "A day spent praising the earth and lamenting man’s pollutionist history makes you feel like a superior, sensitive soul."― Russell Baker