Man alone is born crying, lives complaining, and dies disappointed.

Quote by Samuel Johnson

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Every quotation contributes something to the stability or enlargement of the language

Every quotation contributes something to the stability or enlargement of the language

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...

Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

A fly, Sir, may sting a stately horse and make him wince; but, one is...

A fly, Sir, may sting a stately horse and make him wince; but, one is...

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

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

Avarice is always poor

Avarice is always poor

Revenge is an act of passion; vengeance of justice. Injuries are revenged; crimes are avenged.

Revenge is an act of passion; vengeance of justice. Injuries are revenged; crimes are avenged.

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...

Books to judicious compilers, are useful; to particular arts and professions, they are absolutely necessary;...

Books to judicious compilers, are useful; to particular arts and professions, they are absolutely necessary;...

Admiration begins where acquaintance ceases

Admiration begins where acquaintance ceases

He that would be superior to external influences must first become superior to his own...

He that would be superior to external influences must first become superior to his own...

You find no man, at all intellectual, who is willing to leave London. No, Sir,...

You find no man, at all intellectual, who is willing to leave London. No, Sir,...

No man is a hypocrite in his pleasures.

No man is a hypocrite in his pleasures.

Pride is a vice, which pride itself inclines every man to find in others, and...

Pride is a vice, which pride itself inclines every man to find in others, and...

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

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

You can't be in politics unless you can walk in a room and know in...

You can't be in politics unless you can walk in a room and know in...

Nothing flatters a man as much as the happiness of his wife; he is always...

Nothing flatters a man as much as the happiness of his wife; he is always...

What we hope ever to do with ease, we must learn first to do with...

What we hope ever to do with ease, we must learn first to do with...

Persevere in virtue and diligence.

Persevere in virtue and diligence.

Its not what you do, its how you do what you do!

Its not what you do, its how you do what you do!