A horse that can count to ten is a remarkable horse, not a remarkable mathematician.
SAMUEL JOHNSONShame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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Slander is the revenge of a coward, and dissimulation of his defense.
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When once the forms of civility are violated, there remains little hope of return to kindness or decency.
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Fraud and falsehood only dread examination. Truth invites it.
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Money and time are the heaviest burdens of life, and the unhappiest of all mortals are those who have more of either than they know how to use.
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Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.
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Almost every man wastes part of his life attempting to display qualities which he does not possess.
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If you are idle, be not solitary; if you are solitary be not idle.
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Language is the dress of thought; every time you talk your mind is on parade.
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Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.
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It is better to live rich than to die rich.
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Curiosity is, in great and generous minds, the first passion and the last.
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Ignorance, when it is voluntary, is criminal; and he may be properly charged with evil who refused to learn how he might prevent it.
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The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.
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Men more frequently require to be reminded than informed.
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A wise man will make haste to forgive, because he knows the true value of time, and will not suffer it to pass away in unnecessary pain.
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