What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure.
SAMUEL JOHNSONWhen any calamity is suffered, the first thing to be remembered is, how much has been escaped.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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Sir, I have found you an argument; but I am not obliged to find you an understanding.
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The next best thing to knowing something is knowing where to find it.
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The misery of man proceeds not from any single crush of overwhelming evil, but from small vexations continually repeated.
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Love is the wisdom of the fool and the folly of the wise.
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Women have two weapons – cosmetics and tears
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Grief is a species of idleness.
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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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Books like friends, should be few and well-chosen.
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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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What is easy is seldom excellent.
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A decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization.
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He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.
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The really happy woman is the one who can enjoy the scenery when she has to take a detour. Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but rather a manner of traveling.
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It is better to live rich than to die rich.
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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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