Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God.
SAMUEL JOHNSONWhen a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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Whatever enlarges hope will also exalt courage.
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No man will be a sailor who has contrivance enough to get himself into a jail; for being in a ship is being in a jail, with the chance of being drowned. A man in a jail has more room, better food, and commonly better company.
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Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.
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Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.
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The future is purchased by the present.
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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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A decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization.
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The misery of man proceeds not from any single crush of overwhelming evil, but from small vexations continually repeated.
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A horse that can count to ten is a remarkable horse, not a remarkable mathematician.
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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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No man was ever great by imitation.
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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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Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.
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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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Women have two weapons – cosmetics and tears
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