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He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.

Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson Biography

  Nationality: English
Type: Author

Born: September 18, 1709
Death: December 13, 1784
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