Evil is uncertain in the same degree as good, and for the reason that we ought not to hope too securely, we ought not to fear with too much dejection

Quote by Samuel Johnson

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Most schemes of political improvement are very laughable things

Most schemes of political improvement are very laughable things

To love one that is great, is almost to be great one's self.

To love one that is great, is almost to be great one's self.

So far is it from being true that men are naturally equal, that no two...

So far is it from being true that men are naturally equal, that no two...

He that is pushing his predecessors into the gulf of obscurity, cannot but sometimes suspect,...

He that is pushing his predecessors into the gulf of obscurity, cannot but sometimes suspect,...

When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is...

When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is...

We are long before we are convinced that happiness is never to be found, and...

We are long before we are convinced that happiness is never to be found, and...

No man heartily hates him at who he can laugh

No man heartily hates him at who he can laugh

Little people do not wear well under either extremes of fortune

Little people do not wear well under either extremes of fortune

He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing...

He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing...

Wine gives a man nothing... it only puts in motion what had been locked up...

Wine gives a man nothing... it only puts in motion what had been locked up...

We are inclined to believe those whom we do not know because they have never...

We are inclined to believe those whom we do not know because they have never...

The natural progress of the works of men is from rudeness to convenience, from convenience...

The natural progress of the works of men is from rudeness to convenience, from convenience...

Without frugality none can be rich, and with it very few would be poor.

Without frugality none can be rich, and with it very few would be poor.

We love to expect, and when expectation is either disappointed or gratified, we want to...

We love to expect, and when expectation is either disappointed or gratified, we want to...

There is scarcely any writer who has not celebrated the happiness of rural privacy, and...

There is scarcely any writer who has not celebrated the happiness of rural privacy, and...

We owe to memory not only the increase of our knowledge, and our progress in...

We owe to memory not only the increase of our knowledge, and our progress in...

Players, Sir! I look upon them as no better than creatures set upon tables and...

Players, Sir! I look upon them as no better than creatures set upon tables and...

Moral sentences appear ostentatious and tumid, when they have no greater occasions than the journey...

Moral sentences appear ostentatious and tumid, when they have no greater occasions than the journey...

Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of...

Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of...

Speak the truth by all means; be bold and fearless in your rebuke of error,...

Speak the truth by all means; be bold and fearless in your rebuke of error,...

Chicago will give you a chance. The sporting spirit is the spirit of Chicago.

Chicago will give you a chance. The sporting spirit is the spirit of Chicago.

Wit is cultured insolence.

Wit is cultured insolence.