Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.
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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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.
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Liberty is, to the lowest rank of every nation, little more than the choice of working or starving.
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Sorrow is the mere rust of the soul. Activity will cleanse and brighten it.
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Men more frequently require to be reminded than informed.
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Truth allows no choice.
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Advice is seldom welcome. Those who need it most, like it least.
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Prejudice, not being founded on reason, cannot be removed by argument.
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The true art of memory is the art of attention.
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If you are idle, be not solitary; if you are solitary be not idle.
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Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.
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Women have two weapons – cosmetics and tears
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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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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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What we hope ever to do with ease, we must learn first to do with diligence.
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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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