Samuel Johnson, Life of Boerhaave quotes
"Men are generally idle, and ready to satisfy themselves, and intimidate the industry of others, by calling that impossible which is only difficult."
It was an interesting experience being metropolitan editor of the Times , in precisely the same way as being simmered in a sauce
If you don't have a sensation of apprehension when you set out to find a story and a swagger when you sit down to write it, you
"Men are generally idle, and ready to satisfy themselves, and intimidate the industry of others, by calling that impossible which is only difficult."