How small of all that human hearts endure, That part which laws or kings can cause or cure.
SAMUEL JOHNSONWhat we hope ever to do with ease, we must learn first to do with diligence.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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It is better to live rich than to die rich.
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Life affords no higher pleasure than that of surmounting difficulties.
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If a madman were to come into this room with a stick in his hand, no doubt we should pity the state of his mind; but our primary consideration would be to take care of ourselves. We should knock him down first, and pity him afterwards.
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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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Grief is a species of idleness.
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Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.
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The Irish are a fair people: They never speak well of one another.
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To preserve health is a moral and religious duty: for health is the basis of all social virtues; and we can be useful no longer than while we are well.
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Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.
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A decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization.
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Every man is rich or poor according to the proportion between his desires and his enjoyments.
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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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What is easy is seldom excellent.
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A man’s mind grows narrow in a narrow place.
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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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