Men more frequently require to be reminded than informed.
SAMUEL JOHNSONThere must always be a struggle between a father and son, while one aims at power and the other at independence.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier to be sometimes cheated than not to trust.
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He who waits to do a great deal of good at once will never do anything.
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A decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization.
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Women have two weapons – cosmetics and tears
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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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No man was ever great by imitation.
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Advice is seldom welcome. Those who need it most, like it least.
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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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If you are idle, be not solitary; if you are solitary be not idle.
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Power is gradually stealing away from the many to the few, because the few are more vigilant and consistent.
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Sorrow is the mere rust of the soul. Activity will cleanse and brighten it.
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Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.
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A little knowledge is a dangerous thing – it only hastens fools to rush in where angels fear to tread.
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Truth allows no choice.
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