Curiosity is, in great and generous minds, the first passion and the last.
SAMUEL JOHNSONLife affords no higher pleasure than that of surmounting difficulties, passing from one step of success to another, forming new wishes and seeing them gratified.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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A little knowledge is a dangerous thing – it only hastens fools to rush in where angels fear to tread.
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Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God.
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When there is no hope, there can be no endeavor.
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If you are idle, be not solitary; if you are solitary be not idle.
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Men more frequently require to be reminded than informed.
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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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A man who uses a great many words to express his meaning is like a bad marksman who, instead of aiming a single stone at an object, takes up a handful and throws at it in hopes he may hit.
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Truth allows no choice.
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Our aspirations are our possibilities.
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The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.
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It is better to live rich than to die rich.
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Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.
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Whoever thinks of going to bed before twelve o’clock is a scoundrel.
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You can never be wise unless you love reading.
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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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