A coxcomb is ugly all over with the effectation of a fine gentleman.

Quote by Samuel Johnson

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Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings.

Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings.

I would consent to have a limb amputated to recover my spirits

I would consent to have a limb amputated to recover my spirits

One of the amusements of idleness is reading without the fatigue of close attention; and...

One of the amusements of idleness is reading without the fatigue of close attention; and...

There are goods so opposed that we cannot seize both, but, by too much prudence,...

There are goods so opposed that we cannot seize both, but, by too much prudence,...

It is more from carelessness about truth than from intentionally lying that there is so...

It is more from carelessness about truth than from intentionally lying that there is so...

In traveling, a man must carry knowledge with him, if he would bring home knowledge.

In traveling, a man must carry knowledge with him, if he would bring home knowledge.

Health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die

Health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die

He who waits to do a great deal of good at once will never do...

He who waits to do a great deal of good at once will never do...

Beauty has often overpowered the resolutions of the firm, and the reasonings of the wise,...

Beauty has often overpowered the resolutions of the firm, and the reasonings of the wise,...

Courtesy and good humor are often found with little real worth.

Courtesy and good humor are often found with little real worth.

Everything that enlarges the sphere of human powers, that shows man he can do what...

Everything that enlarges the sphere of human powers, that shows man he can do what...

Books that you carry to the fire, and hold readily in your hand, are most...

Books that you carry to the fire, and hold readily in your hand, are most...

By seeing London, I have seen as much of life as the world can show.

By seeing London, I have seen as much of life as the world can show.

Politics are now nothing more than means of rising in the world. With this sole...

Politics are now nothing more than means of rising in the world. With this sole...

Exercise is labor without weariness.

Exercise is labor without weariness.

To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition.

To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition.

Wine makes a man more pleased with himself; I do not say it makes him...

Wine makes a man more pleased with himself; I do not say it makes him...

The blaze of reputation cannot be blown out, but it often dies in the socket;...

The blaze of reputation cannot be blown out, but it often dies in the socket;...

The purest treasure mortal times afford, is spotless reputation; that away, men are but gilded...

The purest treasure mortal times afford, is spotless reputation; that away, men are but gilded...

A reputation once broken may possibly be repaired, but the world will always keep their...

A reputation once broken may possibly be repaired, but the world will always keep their...