The wise man applauds he who he thinks most virtuous; the rest of the world applauds the wealthy.
SAMUEL JOHNSONLiberty is, to the lowest rank of every nation, little more than the choice of working or starving.
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Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.
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Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God.
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People need to be reminded more often than they need to be instructed.
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If your determination is fixed, I do not counsel you to despair. Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance.
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No man was ever great by imitation.
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Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.
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The majority have no other reason for their opinions than that they are the fashion.
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Power is not sufficient evidence of truth.
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I never desire to converse with a man who has written more than he has read.
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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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Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.
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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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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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It is better to live rich than to die rich.
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