Power is gradually stealing away from the many to the few, because the few are more vigilant and consistent.
SAMUEL JOHNSONThere are two types of knowledge. One is knowing a thing. The other is knowing where to find it.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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A horse that can count to ten is a remarkable horse, not a remarkable mathematician.
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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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Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.
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You hesitate to stab me with a word, and know not – silence is the sharper sword.
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A man’s mind grows narrow in a narrow place.
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Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don’t think of retiring from the world, until the world will be sorry that you retire.
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The next best thing to knowing something is knowing where to find it.
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Prejudice, not being founded on reason, cannot be removed by argument.
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Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God.
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He who waits to do a great deal of good at once will never do anything.
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Whatever enlarges hope will also exalt courage.
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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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Pride is a vice, which pride itself inclines every man to find in others, and to overlook in himself.
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