There are two types of knowledge. One is knowing a thing. The other is knowing where to find it.
SAMUEL JOHNSONPower is gradually stealing away from the many to the few, because the few are more vigilant and consistent.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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If a madman were to come into this room with a stick in his hand, no doubt we should pity the state of his mind; but our primary consideration would be to take care of ourselves. We should knock him down first, and pity him afterwards.
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Love is the wisdom of the fool and the folly of the wise.
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Life affords no higher pleasure than that of surmounting difficulties.
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Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.
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I never desire to converse with a man who has written more than he has read.
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When any calamity is suffered, the first thing to be remembered is, how much has been escaped.
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No government power can be abused long. Mankind will not bear it…. There is a remedy in human nature against tyranny, that will keep us safe under every form of government.
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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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You hesitate to stab me with a word, and know not – silence is the sharper sword.
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A decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization.
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Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God.
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A man is in general better pleased when he has a good dinner upon his table, than when his wife talks Greek.
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It is better to live rich than to die rich.
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Whatever enlarges hope will also exalt courage.
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Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.
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