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Samuel Johnson Quotes

Samuel Johnson quotes

English Author, Critic September 18, 1709 – December 13, 1784

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Network: Any thing reticulated or decussated, at equal distances, with interstices between the intersections [....] Reticulated : Made of network; formed with interstitial vacuities. Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson quote: "The chief glory of every people arises from its authors."
The chief glory of every people arises from its authors. Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson quote: "It is a most mortifying reflection for a man to consider what..."
It is a most mortifying reflection for a man to consider what he has done, compared to what he might have done. Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson quote: "A secret in his mouth, is like a wild bird put into a cage;..."
A secret in his mouth, is like a wild bird put into a cage; whose door no sooner opens, but 'tis out. Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson quote: "He who does not mind his belly, will hardly mind anything else."
He who does not mind his belly, will hardly mind anything else. Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson quote: "There is no problem the mind of man can set that the mind of..."
There is no problem the mind of man can set that the mind of man cannot solve. Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson quote: "We are inclined to believe those whom we do not know because..."
We are inclined to believe those whom we do not know because they have never deceived us. Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson quote: "To strive with difficulties, and to conquer them, is the..."
To strive with difficulties, and to conquer them, is the highest human felicity. Samuel Johnson
To get a name can happen but to few; it is one of the few things that cannot be brought. It is the free gift of mankind, which must be deserved before it will be granted, and is at last unwillingly bestowed. Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson quote: "You raise your voice when you should reinforce your argument."
You raise your voice when you should reinforce your argument. Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson quote: "Your aspirations are your possibilities."
Your aspirations are your possibilities. Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson quote: "Many things difficult to design prove easy to performance."
Many things difficult to design prove easy to performance. Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson quote: "Bounty always receives part of its value from the manner in..."
Bounty always receives part of its value from the manner in which it is bestowed. Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson quote: "Language is the dress of thought."
Language is the dress of thought. Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson quote: "Melancholy, indeed, should be diverted by every means but..."
Melancholy, indeed, should be diverted by every means but drinking. Samuel Johnson

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