Love is the wisdom of the fool and the folly of the wise.
SAMUEL JOHNSONWomen have two weapons – cosmetics and tears
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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The misery of man proceeds not from any single crush of overwhelming evil, but from small vexations continually repeated.
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The next best thing to knowing something is knowing where to find it.
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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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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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You hesitate to stab me with a word, and know not – silence is the sharper sword.
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You can never be wise unless you love reading.
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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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The majority have no other reason for their opinions than that they are the fashion.
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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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The Irish are a fair people: They never speak well of one another.
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Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.
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Slander is the revenge of a coward, and dissimulation of his defense.
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Women have two weapons – cosmetics and tears
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My dear friend, clear your mind of can’t.
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The true art of memory is the art of attention.
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