This quote is written / told by James Boswell between October 29, 1740 and May 19, 1795. He/she was a famous Lawyer from Scotland.
The author also have 13 other quotes.
"Don't lower your expectations to meet your performance. Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations. Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality"
"The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom"