Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson

Country Unknown
Born Monday, 30 November -0001
Category Social Activists
Quotes 130

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Dr. Samuel Johnson, an 18th century English author, published The Dictionary of English Language in 1755. He also earned immense admiration among literary critics for his fiction novels, poems and plays. Gain inspiration from the wise words of Samuel Johnson

Quotes by Samuel Johnson

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He who does not mind his belly, will hardly mind anything else. Uncategorized
Every man is rich or poor according to the proportion between his desires and his enjoyments. Uncategorized
When making your choice in life, do not neglect to live. Uncategorized
The chains of habit are too weak to be felt until they are too strong to be broken. Uncategorized
Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings. Uncategorized
It is reasonable to have perfection in our eye that we may always advance toward it, though we know it can never be reached. Uncategorized
Allow children to be happy in their own way, for what better way will they find? Uncategorized
A man of genius has been seldom ruined but by himself. Uncategorized
A fly, Sir, may sting a stately horse and make him wince; but, one is but an insect, and the other is a horse still. Uncategorized
Words are but the signs of ideas. Uncategorized
The happiest conversation is that of which nothing is distinctly remembered, but a general effect of pleasing impression. Uncategorized
My dear friend, clear your mind of can't. Uncategorized
Almost every man wastes part of his life attempting to display qualities which he does not possess. Uncategorized
Wine makes a man more pleased with himself; I do not say it makes him more pleasing to others. Uncategorized
Those who attain any excellence, commonly spend life in one pursuit; for excellence is not often gained upon easier terms. Uncategorized
Life cannot subsist in society but by reciprocal concessions. Uncategorized
Friendship, like love, is destroyed by long absence, though it may be increased by short intermissions. Uncategorized
A wise man is cured of ambition by ambition itself; his aim is so exalted that riches, office, fortune and favour cannot satisfy him. Uncategorized
Language is the dress of thought. Uncategorized
Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance. Uncategorized

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