Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson

"When any fit of gloominess or perversion of mind lays hold upon you make it a rule not to publish it by complaints."
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"When any fit of gloominess or perversion of mind lays hold upon you make it a rule not to publish it by complaints."
Samuel Johnson
"To hear complaints is wearisome to the wretched and the happy alike."
Samuel Johnson
"He that would be superior to external influences must first become superior to his own passions."
Samuel Johnson
"I live in the crowds of jollity not so much to enjoy company as to shun myself."
Samuel Johnson
"Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings."
Samuel Johnson
"The trappings of a monarchy would set up an ordinary commonwealth."
Samuel Johnson
"Prudence keeps life safe but does not often make it happy."
Samuel Johnson
"Don't think of retiring from the world until the world will be sorry that you retire."
Samuel Johnson
"To be of no Church is dangerous."
Samuel Johnson
"Oats n.s. A grain which in England is generally given to horses but in Scotland supports the people."
Samuel Johnson
"The first years of man must make provision for the last."
Samuel Johnson
"Pride is seldom delicate: it will please itself with very mean advantages."
Samuel Johnson
"Sir a woman preaching is like a dog's walking on his hind legs. It is not done well: but you are surprised to find it done at all."
Samuel Johnson
"Life affords no higher pleasure than that of surmounting difficulties."
Samuel Johnson
"In lapidary inscriptions a man is not upon oath."
Samuel Johnson
"Clear your mind of "can't."
Samuel Johnson
"Questioning is not the mode of conversation among gentlemen."
Samuel Johnson
"Never speak of a man in his own presence. It is always indelicate and may be offensive ."
Samuel Johnson
"Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance."
Samuel Johnson
"Present opportunities are neglected and attainable good is slighted by minds busied in extensive ranges and intent upon future advantages."
Samuel Johnson
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