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.
SAMUEL JOHNSONPower is not sufficient evidence of truth.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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Language is the dress of thought; every time you talk your mind is on parade.
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The future is purchased by the present.
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The superiority of some men is merely local. They are great because their associates are little.
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The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.
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Life affords no higher pleasure than that of surmounting difficulties.
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Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God.
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Nature has given women so much power that the law has very wisely given them little.
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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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None but a fool worries about things he cannot influence.
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Advice is seldom welcome. Those who need it most, like it least.
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Grief is a species of idleness.
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If your determination is fixed, I do not counsel you to despair. Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance.
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Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.
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A man’s mind grows narrow in a narrow place.
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The majority have no other reason for their opinions than that they are the fashion.
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