Language is the dress of thought; every time you talk your mind is on parade.
SAMUEL JOHNSONCuriosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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You can never be wise unless you love reading.
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Love is the wisdom of the fool and the folly of the wise.
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The wise man applauds he who he thinks most virtuous; the rest of the world applauds the wealthy.
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If you are idle, be not solitary; if you are solitary be not idle.
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Advice is seldom welcome. Those who need it most, like it least.
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Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.
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Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.
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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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Sorrow is the mere rust of the soul. Activity will cleanse and brighten it.
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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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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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Sir, I have found you an argument; but I am not obliged to find you an understanding.
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To preserve health is a moral and religious duty: for health is the basis of all social virtues; and we can be useful no longer than while we are well.
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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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Whoever thinks of going to bed before twelve o’clock is a scoundrel.
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