Every man is prompted by the love of himself to imagine that he possesses some qualities, superior, either in kind or degree, to those which he sees allotted to the rest of the world; and, whatever apparent disadvantages he may…

Quote by Samuel Johnson

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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...

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

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

The advice that is wanted is commonly not welcome and that which is not wanted,...

The advice that is wanted is commonly not welcome and that which is not wanted,...

Of the blessings set before you make your choice, and be content.

Of the blessings set before you make your choice, and be content.

Melancholy, indeed, should be diverted by every means but drinking.

Melancholy, indeed, should be diverted by every means but drinking.

Confidence is a plant of slow growth; especially in an aged bosom

Confidence is a plant of slow growth; especially in an aged bosom

When men come to like a sea-life, they are not fit to live on land.

When men come to like a sea-life, they are not fit to live on land.

There are few things that we so unwillingly give up, even in advanced age, as...

There are few things that we so unwillingly give up, even in advanced age, as...

To be idle and to be poor have always been reproaches, and therefore every man...

To be idle and to be poor have always been reproaches, and therefore every man...

No man can taste the fruits of autumn while he is delighting his scent with...

No man can taste the fruits of autumn while he is delighting his scent with...

It is not from reason and prudence that people marry, but from inclination

It is not from reason and prudence that people marry, but from inclination

Disappointment, when it involves neither shame nor loss, is as good as success; for it...

Disappointment, when it involves neither shame nor loss, is as good as success; for it...

Many things difficult to design prove easy to performance.

Many things difficult to design prove easy to performance.

Pleasure is very seldom found where it is sought. Our brightest blazes are commonly kindled...

Pleasure is very seldom found where it is sought. Our brightest blazes are commonly kindled...

Those who attain any excellence, commonly spend life in one pursuit; for excellence is not...

Those who attain any excellence, commonly spend life in one pursuit; for excellence is not...

There is no private house in which people can enjoy themselves so well as at...

There is no private house in which people can enjoy themselves so well as at...

A jest breaks no bones

A jest breaks no bones

When a man marries a widow his jealousies revert to the past: no man is...

When a man marries a widow his jealousies revert to the past: no man is...

Jealousy is a keen observer, but looks for all the wrong signs.

Jealousy is a keen observer, but looks for all the wrong signs.

I've spent most of my life walking under that hovering cloud, jealousy, whose acid raindrops...

I've spent most of my life walking under that hovering cloud, jealousy, whose acid raindrops...

Love in marriage should be the accomplishment of a beautiful dream, and not, as it...

Love in marriage should be the accomplishment of a beautiful dream, and not, as it...