“Life affords no higher pleasure than that of surmounting difficulties,...” — Samuel Johnson Quote

“Life affords no higher pleasure than that of surmounting difficulties, passing from one step of success to another, forming new wishes and seeing them gratified.”

“If pleasure was not followed by pain, who would forbear it?”

“Let me smile with the wise, and feed with the rich.”

“An independent Scotland could afford pensions full stop - after all, it is our taxes and national insurance contributions that fund them now.”

“How is the economy supposed to recover when people can't afford to fill the tank?”

“Once your body is in workout-mode, a few days off won't hurt. Muscle memory is magical. If you work out consistently, you can afford to miss a few sessions and your body will gladly pick up where you left off.”