Disease generally begins that equality which death completes.

Quote by Samuel Johnson

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I had rather see the portrait of a dog that I know, than all the...

I had rather see the portrait of a dog that I know, than all the...

In order that all men may be taught to speak the truth, it is necessary...

In order that all men may be taught to speak the truth, it is necessary...

A wise man is cured of ambition by ambition itself; his aim is so exalted...

A wise man is cured of ambition by ambition itself; his aim is so exalted...

That we must all die, we always knew; I wish I had remembered it sooner.

That we must all die, we always knew; I wish I had remembered it sooner.

That is the happiest conversation where there is no competition, no vanity, but a calm,...

That is the happiest conversation where there is no competition, no vanity, but a calm,...

Cruel with guilt, and daring with despair, the midnight murderer bursts the faithless bar; invades...

Cruel with guilt, and daring with despair, the midnight murderer bursts the faithless bar; invades...

There is nothing, Sir, too little for so little a creature as man. It is...

There is nothing, Sir, too little for so little a creature as man. It is...

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...

He that undervalues himself will undervalue others, and he that undervalues others will oppress them.

He that undervalues himself will undervalue others, and he that undervalues others will oppress them.

Example is always more efficacious than precept.

Example is always more efficacious than precept.

Marriage is the triumph of imagination over intelligence. Second marriage is the triumph of hope...

Marriage is the triumph of imagination over intelligence. Second marriage is the triumph of hope...

You hesitate to stab me with a word, and know not - silence is the...

You hesitate to stab me with a word, and know not - silence is the...

To hear complaints is wearisome to the wretched and the happy alike.

To hear complaints is wearisome to the wretched and the happy alike.

It is peculiarly the business of a monitor to keep his own reputation untainted, lest...

It is peculiarly the business of a monitor to keep his own reputation untainted, lest...

Justice is indispensably and universally necessary, and what is necessary must always be limited, uniform,...

Justice is indispensably and universally necessary, and what is necessary must always be limited, uniform,...

Those who do not feel pain seldom think that it is felt

Those who do not feel pain seldom think that it is felt

Poverty is often concealed in splendor, and often in extravagance. It is the task of...

Poverty is often concealed in splendor, and often in extravagance. It is the task of...

Resolve not to be poor: whatever you have, spend less. Poverty is a great enemy...

Resolve not to be poor: whatever you have, spend less. Poverty is a great enemy...

The opportunities for enjoyment in your life are limitless. If you feel you are not...

The opportunities for enjoyment in your life are limitless. If you feel you are not...

A happy life must be to a great extent a quiet life, for it is...

A happy life must be to a great extent a quiet life, for it is...