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| QUOTE COLLECTIONS OF Samuel Johnson |
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Quotes By author - Starting with S - Samuel Johnson
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Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it.
Subject:
Wisdom
Knowledge
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It is dangerous for mortal beauty, or terrestrial virtue, to be examined by too strong a light. The torch of Truth shows much that we cannot, and all that we would not, see.
Subject:
Beauty
Truth
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The vanity of being known to be trusted with a secret is generally one of the chief motives to disclose it.
Subject:
Secrets
Trust
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Of all the griefs that harass the distressed,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest.
Subject:
Grief
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There are, in every age, new errors to be rectified and new prejudices to be opposed.
Subject:
Prejudice
Source:
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It is thus that mutual cowardice keeps us in peace. Were one half of mankind brave and one cowards, the brave would be always beating the cowards. Were all brave, they would lead a very uneasy life; all would be continually fighting; but being all cowards, we go on very well.
Subject:
Peace
Mankind
Opinions
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Self confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings.
Subject:
Confidence
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The happiest part of a man's life is what he passes lying awake in bed in the morning.
Subject:
Happiness
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All theory is against freedom of the will; all experience for it.
Subject:
Wisdom
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Bounty always receives part of its value from the manner in which it is bestowed.
Subject:
Wisdom
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