The future is purchased by the present.

Quote by Samuel Johnson

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Criticism is a study by which men grow important and formidable at very small expenses

Criticism is a study by which men grow important and formidable at very small expenses

Fear is implanted in us as a preservative from evil but its duty, like that...

Fear is implanted in us as a preservative from evil but its duty, like that...

Disease is a physical process that generally begins that equality which death completes

Disease is a physical process that generally begins that equality which death completes

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 chief glory of every people arises from its authors.

The chief glory of every people arises from its authors.

Getting money is not all a man's business: to cultivate kindness is a valuable part...

Getting money is not all a man's business: to cultivate kindness is a valuable part...

Poverty is often concealed in splendor, and often in extravagance. It is the task of...

Poverty is often concealed in splendor, and often in extravagance. It is the task of...

The true art of memory is the art of attention.

The true art of memory is the art of attention.

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition, the end to...

To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition, the end 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...

To cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life.

To cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life.

There are charms made only for distant admiration.

There are charms made only for distant admiration.

Books that you carry to the fire, and hold readily in your hand, are most...

Books that you carry to the fire, and hold readily in your hand, are most...

A am a great friend of public amusements, they keep people from vice.

A am a great friend of public amusements, they keep people from vice.

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...

An injustice anywhere is an injustice everywhere.

An injustice anywhere is an injustice everywhere.

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

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

No place affords a more striking conviction of the vanity of human hopes than a...

No place affords a more striking conviction of the vanity of human hopes than a...

There is, indeed, nothing that so much seduces reason from vigilance, as the thought of...

There is, indeed, nothing that so much seduces reason from vigilance, as the thought of...