Men who stand in the highest ranks of society seldom hear of their faults; if by any accident an opprobrious clamour reaches their ears, flattery is always at hand to pour in her opiates, to quiet conviction and obtund remorse.
SAMUEL JOHNSONYour manuscript is both good and original; but the part that is good is not original, and the part that is original is not good.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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When a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully.
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My dear friend, clear your mind of can’t.
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Our aspirations are our possibilities.
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From thee, great God, we spring, to thee we tend,- Path, motive, guide, original, and end.
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He who waits to do a great deal of good at once will never do anything.
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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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Every man is rich or poor according to the proportion between his desires and his enjoyments.
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People need to be reminded more often than they need to be instructed.
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Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.
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Men more frequently require to be reminded than informed.
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Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.
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When any calamity is suffered, the first thing to be remembered is, how much has been escaped.
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The wise man applauds he who he thinks most virtuous; the rest of the world applauds the wealthy.
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No government power can be abused long. Mankind will not bear it…. There is a remedy in human nature against tyranny, that will keep us safe under every form of government.
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Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.
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