The wise man applauds he who he thinks most virtuous; the rest of the world applauds the wealthy.
SAMUEL JOHNSONWhat is easy is seldom excellent.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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Men more frequently require to be reminded than informed.
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Women have two weapons – cosmetics and tears
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Never trust your tongue when your heart is bitter.
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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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Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.
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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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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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A decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization.
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People need to be reminded more often than they need to be instructed.
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All travel has its advantages. If the passenger visits better countries, he may learn to improve his own. And if fortune carries him to worse, he may learn to enjoy it.
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Sorrow is the mere rust of the soul. Activity will cleanse and brighten it.
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When a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully.
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Slander is the revenge of a coward, and dissimulation of his defense.
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If a madman were to come into this room with a stick in his hand, no doubt we should pity the state of his mind; but our primary consideration would be to take care of ourselves. We should knock him down first, and pity him afterwards.
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