A man is in general better pleased when he has a good dinner upon his table, than when his wife talks Greek.
SAMUEL JOHNSONA man is in general better pleased when he has a good dinner upon his table, than when his wife talks Greek.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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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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If you are idle, be not solitary; if you are solitary be not idle.
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A man’s mind grows narrow in a narrow place.
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Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.
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My dear friend, clear your mind of can’t.
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Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.
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The true art of memory is the art of attention.
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None but a fool worries about things he cannot influence.
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The majority have no other reason for their opinions than that they are the fashion.
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Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.
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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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A wise man will make haste to forgive, because he knows the true value of time, and will not suffer it to pass away in unnecessary pain.
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Bachelors have consciences, married men have wives.
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Slander is the revenge of a coward, and dissimulation of his defense.
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No man was ever great by imitation.
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