A man who both spends and saves money is the happiest man, because he has both enjoyments.
SAMUEL JOHNSONPower is gradually stealing away from the many to the few, because the few are more vigilant and consistent.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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Books like friends, should be few and well-chosen.
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Curiosity is, in great and generous minds, the first passion and the last.
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Courage is the greatest of all virtues, because if you haven’t courage, you may not have an opportunity to use any of the others.
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Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.
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Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God.
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There are two types of knowledge. One is knowing a thing. The other is knowing where to find it.
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You hesitate to stab me with a word, and know not – silence is the sharper sword.
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Never trust your tongue when your heart is bitter.
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Our aspirations are our possibilities.
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A horse that can count to ten is a remarkable horse, not a remarkable mathematician.
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Deviation from Nature is deviation from happiness.
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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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People need to be reminded more often than they need to be instructed.
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Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.
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Women have two weapons – cosmetics and tears
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