Quotes by Samuel Johnson

Power is not sufficient evidence of truth

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Claret is the liquor for boys; port, for men; but he who aspires to be...

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Leisure and curiosity might soon make great advances in useful knowledge, were they not diverted...

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I can't drink a little, therefore I never touch it. Abstinance is as easy for...

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No degree of knowledge attainable by man is able to set him above the want...

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Time quickly puts an end to artificial and accidental fame

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The advice that is wanted is commonly not welcome and that which is not wanted,...

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Advice is offensive, it shows us that we are known to others as well as...

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

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

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

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

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