He who waits to do a great deal of good at once will never do anything.
SAMUEL JOHNSONWhat is written without effort is in general read without pleasure.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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No man was ever great by imitation.
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A wise man will make haste to forgive, because he knows the true value of time, and will not suffer it to pass away in unnecessary pain.
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Life affords no higher pleasure than that of surmounting difficulties.
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The really happy woman is the one who can enjoy the scenery when she has to take a detour. Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but rather a manner of traveling.
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Language is the dress of thought; every time you talk your mind is on parade.
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Courage is reckoned the greatest of all virtues; because, unless a man has that virtue, he has no security for preserving any other.
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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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When there is no hope, there can be no endeavor.
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Bachelors have consciences, married men have wives.
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What is easy is seldom excellent.
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Books like friends, should be few and well-chosen.
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If your determination is fixed, I do not counsel you to despair. Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance.
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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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Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.
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Never trust your tongue when your heart is bitter.
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