He who waits to do a great deal of good at once will never do anything.
SAMUEL JOHNSONIt very seldom happens to a man that his business is his pleasure.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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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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It very seldom happens to a man that his business is his pleasure.
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Your manuscript is both good and original; but the part that is good is not original, and the part that is original is not good.
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The majority have no other reason for their opinions than that they are the fashion.
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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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Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.
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What is easy is seldom excellent.
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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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A little knowledge is a dangerous thing – it only hastens fools to rush in where angels fear to tread.
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I never desire to converse with a man who has written more than he has read.
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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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The true art of memory is the art of attention.
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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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Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.
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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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