There are two types of knowledge. One is knowing a thing. The other is knowing where to find it.
SAMUEL JOHNSON
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.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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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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The majority have no other reason for their opinions than that they are the fashion.
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A little knowledge is a dangerous thing – it only hastens fools to rush in where angels fear to tread.
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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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Bachelors have consciences, married men have wives.
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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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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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Sir, I have found you an argument; but I am not obliged to find you an understanding.
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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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Language is the dress of thought; every time you talk your mind is on parade.
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Every man is rich or poor according to the proportion between his desires and his enjoyments.
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Whoever thinks of going to bed before twelve o’clock is a scoundrel.
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Sorrow is the mere rust of the soul. Activity will cleanse and brighten it.
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How small of all that human hearts endure, That part which laws or kings can cause or cure.
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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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Pride is a vice, which pride itself inclines every man to find in others, and to overlook in himself.
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