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.
SAMUEL JOHNSONBachelors have consciences, married men have wives.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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Truth allows no choice.
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The wise man applauds he who he thinks most virtuous; the rest of the world applauds the wealthy.
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Nature has given women so much power that the law has very wisely given them little.
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There are two types of knowledge. One is knowing a thing. The other is knowing where to find it.
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A man who both spends and saves money is the happiest man, because he has both enjoyments.
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Sir, I have found you an argument; but I am not obliged to find you an understanding.
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A decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization.
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What is easy is seldom excellent.
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Love is the wisdom of the fool and the folly of the wise.
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Pride is a vice, which pride itself inclines every man to find in others, and to overlook in himself.
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The superiority of some men is merely local. They are great because their associates are little.
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A horse that can count to ten is a remarkable horse, not a remarkable mathematician.
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If you are idle, be not solitary; if you are solitary be not idle.
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How small of all that human hearts endure, That part which laws or kings can cause or cure.
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Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.
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