There are minds so impatient of inferiority that their gratitude is a species of revenge, and they return benefits, not because recompense is a pleasure, but because obligation is a pain.

Quote by Samuel Johnson

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To tell of disappointment and misery, to thicken the darkness of futurity, and perplex the...

To tell of disappointment and misery, to thicken the darkness of futurity, and perplex the...

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

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

There are charms made only for distant admiration.

There are charms made only for distant admiration.

A man who exposes himself when he is intoxicated, has not the art of getting...

A man who exposes himself when he is intoxicated, has not the art of getting...

While an author is yet living we estimate his powers by his worst performance, and...

While an author is yet living we estimate his powers by his worst performance, and...

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...

Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

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...

A coxcomb is ugly all over with the effectation of a fine gentleman.

A coxcomb is ugly all over with the effectation of a fine gentleman.

Admiration begins where acquaintance ceases

Admiration begins where acquaintance ceases

Every error in human conduct must arise from ignorance in ourselves, either perpetual or temporary;...

Every error in human conduct must arise from ignorance in ourselves, either perpetual or temporary;...

The habit of looking on the bright side of every event is worth more than...

The habit of looking on the bright side of every event is worth more than...

Marriage is the best state for man in general, and every man is a worst...

Marriage is the best state for man in general, and every man is a worst...

A man who has not been in Italy, is always conscious of an inferiority.

A man who has not been in Italy, is always conscious of an inferiority.

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...

Money confounds subordination.

Money confounds subordination.

The present time is seldom able to fill desire or imagination with immediate enjoyment, and...

The present time is seldom able to fill desire or imagination with immediate enjoyment, and...

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...

A man can be short and dumpy and getting bald but if he has fire,...

A man can be short and dumpy and getting bald but if he has fire,...

Diamonds never leave you... men do!

Diamonds never leave you... men do!