Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.
SAMUEL JOHNSONShame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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Language is the dress of thought; every time you talk your mind is on parade.
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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 true art of memory is the art of attention.
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Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.
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Slander is the revenge of a coward, and dissimulation of his defense.
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The superiority of some men is merely local. They are great because their associates are little.
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When there is no hope, there can be no endeavor.
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There must always be a struggle between a father and son, while one aims at power and the other at independence.
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It is better to live rich than to die rich.
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Sorrow is the mere rust of the soul. Activity will cleanse and brighten it.
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Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God.
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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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The majority have no other reason for their opinions than that they are the fashion.
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He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.
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What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure.
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