Almost every man wastes part of his life attempting to display qualities which he does not possess.
SAMUEL JOHNSONWhat is easy is seldom excellent.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don’t think of retiring from the world, until the world will be sorry that you retire.
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Courage is the greatest of all virtues, because if you haven’t courage, you may not have an opportunity to use any of the others.
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Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.
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You can never be wise unless you love reading.
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It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives.
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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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Curiosity is, in great and generous minds, the first passion and the last.
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There must always be a struggle between a father and son, while one aims at power and the other at independence.
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When once the forms of civility are violated, there remains little hope of return to kindness or decency.
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From thee, great God, we spring, to thee we tend,- Path, motive, guide, original, and end.
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None but a fool worries about things he cannot influence.
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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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You hesitate to stab me with a word, and know not – silence is the sharper sword.
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Women have two weapons – cosmetics and tears
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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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