Nature has given women so much power that the law has very wisely given them little.
SAMUEL JOHNSONMy dear friend, clear your mind of can’t.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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The future is purchased by the present.
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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.
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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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Whoever thinks of going to bed before twelve o’clock is a scoundrel.
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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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Each person’s work is always a portrait of himself.
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Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.
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What we hope ever to do with ease, we must learn first to do with diligence.
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What is easy is seldom excellent.
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My dear friend, clear your mind of can’t.
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Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.
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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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Books like friends, should be few and well-chosen.
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Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God.
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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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