I never desire to converse with a man who has written more than he has read.

Quote by Samuel Johnson

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Friendship, like love, is destroyed by long absence, though it may be increased by short...

Friendship, like love, is destroyed by long absence, though it may be increased by short...

Nature has given women so much power that the law has very wisely given them...

Nature has given women so much power that the law has very wisely given them...

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

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

The chief glory of every people arises from its authors.

The chief glory of every people arises from its authors.

All travel has its advantages. If the passenger visits better countries, he may learn to...

All travel has its advantages. If the passenger visits better countries, he may learn to...

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...

The joy of life is variety; the tenderest love requires to be rekindled by intervals...

The joy of life is variety; the tenderest love requires to be rekindled by intervals...

Disease generally begins that equality which death completes.

Disease generally begins that equality which death completes.

When making your choice in life, do not neglect to live.

When making your choice in life, do not neglect to live.

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

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

Life cannot subsist in society but by reciprocal concessions.

Life cannot subsist in society but by reciprocal concessions.

The happiest part of a man's life is what he passes lying awake in bed...

The happiest part of a man's life is what he passes lying awake in bed...

If pleasure was not followed by pain, who would forbear it?

If pleasure was not followed by pain, who would forbear it?

In the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration; whether it be...

In the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration; whether it be...

Abstinence is as easy to me, as temperance would be difficult.

Abstinence is as easy to me, as temperance would be difficult.

Round numbers are always false

Round numbers are always false

It is not true that people are naturally equal for no two people can be...

It is not true that people are naturally equal for no two people can be...

He who does not mind his belly, will hardly mind anything else.

He who does not mind his belly, will hardly mind anything else.

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...

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...