Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.
SAMUEL JOHNSONWhen there is no hope, there can be no endeavor.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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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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Nature has given women so much power that the law has very wisely given them little.
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The wise man applauds he who he thinks most virtuous; the rest of the world applauds the wealthy.
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Fraud and falsehood only dread examination. Truth invites it.
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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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What is easy is seldom excellent.
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Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God.
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Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful.
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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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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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The true art of memory is the art of attention.
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Books like friends, should be few and well-chosen.
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Whoever thinks of going to bed before twelve o’clock is a scoundrel.
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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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The Irish are a fair people: They never speak well of one another.
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