Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God.
SAMUEL JOHNSONWhoever thinks of going to bed before twelve o’clock is a scoundrel.
More Samuel Johnson Quotes
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It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier to be sometimes cheated than not to trust.
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Advice is seldom welcome. Those who need it most, like it least.
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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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When once the forms of civility are violated, there remains little hope of return to kindness or decency.
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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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Never trust your tongue when your heart is bitter.
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No man will be a sailor who has contrivance enough to get himself into a jail; for being in a ship is being in a jail, with the chance of being drowned. A man in a jail has more room, better food, and commonly better company.
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The true art of memory is the art of attention.
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Language is the dress of thought; every time you talk your mind is on parade.
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What we hope ever to do with ease, we must learn first to do with diligence.
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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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Your manuscript is both good and original; but the part that is good is not original, and the part that is original is not good.
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People need to be reminded more often than they need to be instructed.
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Women have two weapons – cosmetics and tears
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Grief is a species of idleness.
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