Sir, we are a nest of singing birds

Quote by Samuel Johnson

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To improve the golden moment of opportunity, and catch the good that is within our...

To improve the golden moment of opportunity, and catch the good that is within our...

Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those who we cannot resemble.

Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those who we cannot resemble.

Knowledge always desires increase; it is like fire, which must first be kindled by some...

Knowledge always desires increase; it is like fire, which must first be kindled by some...

Every man wishes to be wise, and they who cannot be wise are almost always...

Every man wishes to be wise, and they who cannot be wise are almost always...

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,...

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

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

Such is the state of life, that none are happy but by the anticipation of...

Such is the state of life, that none are happy but by the anticipation of...

The mind is seldom quickened to very vigorous operations but by pain, or the dread...

The mind is seldom quickened to very vigorous operations but by pain, or the dread...

He who waits to do a great deal of good at once will never do...

He who waits to do a great deal of good at once will never do...

Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.

Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.

The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him...

The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him...

The triumph of hope over experience

The triumph of hope over experience

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

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

Advertisements are now so numerous that they are very negligently perused, and it is therefore...

Advertisements are now so numerous that they are very negligently perused, and it is therefore...

The world is like a grand staircase, some are going up and some are going...

The world is like a grand staircase, some are going up and some are going...

The appearance and retirement of actors are the great events of the theatrical world; and...

The appearance and retirement of actors are the great events of the theatrical world; and...

Health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die

Health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die

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...

If people want a sense of purpose they should get it from their archbishop. They...

If people want a sense of purpose they should get it from their archbishop. They...

In politics the choice is constantly between two evils.

In politics the choice is constantly between two evils.