Each person’s work is always a portrait of himself.
SAMUEL JOHNSONCuriosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.
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 true art of memory is the art of attention.
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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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Advice is seldom welcome. Those who need it most, like it least.
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Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.
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Whoever commits a fraud is guilty not only of the particular injury to him who he deceives, but of the diminution of that confidence which constitutes not only the ease but the existence of society.
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Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful.
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A man who both spends and saves money is the happiest man, because he has both enjoyments.
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How small of all that human hearts endure, That part which laws or kings can cause or cure.
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Whatever enlarges hope will also exalt courage.
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I never desire to converse with a man who has written more than he has read.
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Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God.
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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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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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The Irish are a fair people: They never speak well of one another.
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