A man is in general better pleased when he has a good dinner upon his table, than when his wife talks Greek.
SAMUEL JOHNSONNone but a fool worries about things he cannot influence.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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A contempt of the monuments and the wisdom of the past, may be justly reckoned one of the reigning follies of these days, to which pride and idleness have equally contributed.
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I never desire to converse with a man who has written more than he has read.
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From thee, great God, we spring, to thee we tend,- Path, motive, guide, original, and end.
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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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Every man is rich or poor according to the proportion between his desires and his enjoyments.
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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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Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.
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Pride is a vice, which pride itself inclines every man to find in others, and to overlook in himself.
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Bachelors have consciences, married men have wives.
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Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.
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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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Liberty is, to the lowest rank of every nation, little more than the choice of working or starving.
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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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Women have two weapons – cosmetics and tears
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