Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.
SAMUEL JOHNSONHe 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.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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Grief is a species of idleness.
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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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Language is the dress of thought; every time you talk your mind is on parade.
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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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Sir, I have found you an argument; but I am not obliged to find you an understanding.
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You can never be wise unless you love reading.
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A man is in general better pleased when he has a good dinner upon his table, than when his wife talks Greek.
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If you are idle, be not solitary; if you are solitary be not idle.
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The next best thing to knowing something is knowing where to find it.
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He who waits to do a great deal of good at once will never do anything.
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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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Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God.
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Whatever enlarges hope will also exalt courage.
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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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Truth allows no choice.
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