Famous quote by Samuel Johnson

You cannot spend money in luxury without doing good to the poor. Nay, you do more good to them by spending it in luxury,

"You cannot spend money in luxury without doing good to the poor. Nay, you do more good to them by spending it in luxury, than by giving it; for by spending it in luxury, you make them exert industry, whereas by giving it, you keep them idle"

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Samuel Johnson, Small This quote is written / told by Samuel Johnson between September 18, 1709 and December 13, 1784. He was a famous Author from England. The author also have 150 other quotes.

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