Whoever commits a fraud is guilty not only of the particular injury to him who he deceives, but of the diminution of that confidence which constitutes not only the ease but the existence of society.
SAMUEL JOHNSONA little knowledge is a dangerous thing – it only hastens fools to rush in where angels fear to tread.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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Almost every man wastes part of his life attempting to display qualities which he does not possess.
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Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.
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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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Curiosity is, in great and generous minds, the first passion and the last.
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A decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization.
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People need to be reminded more often than they need to be instructed.
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Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.
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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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You can never be wise unless you love reading.
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Life affords no higher pleasure than that of surmounting difficulties.
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If you are idle, be not solitary; if you are solitary be not idle.
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Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.
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He who waits to do a great deal of good at once will never do anything.
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A man is in general better pleased when he has a good dinner upon his table, than when his wife talks Greek.
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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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