Samuel Johnson Unexpected Quotations

Pleasure is very seldom found where it is sought. Our brightest blazes are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks.

Our brightest blazes of gladness are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks.

Pleasure is very seldom found where it is sought. Our brightest blazes are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks.

It is indeed certain, that whoever attempts any common topick, will find unexpected coincidences of his thoughts with those of other writers; nor can the nicest judgment always distinguish accidental similitude from artful imitation.