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Samuel Johnson Quotes

Samuel Johnson quotes about powerful

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

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There are few things that we so unwillingly give up, even in advanced age, as the supposition that we still have the power of ingratiating ourselves with the fair sex. Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson quote: "Nature has given women so much power that the law has very..."
Nature has given women so much power that the law has very wisely given them little. Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson quote: "While an author is yet living we estimate his powers by his..."
While an author is yet living we estimate his powers by his worst performance, and when he is dead we rate them by his best. Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson quote: "Nature has given woman so much power that the law cannot..."
Nature has given woman so much power that the law cannot afford to give her more. Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson quote: "Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not."
Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not. Samuel Johnson
Few enterprises of great labor or hazard would be undertaken if we had not the power of magnifying the advantages we expect from them. Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson quote: "He that fails in his endeavors after wealth or power will not..."
He that fails in his endeavors after wealth or power will not long retain either honesty or courage. Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson quote: "Everything that enlarges the sphere of human powers, that..."
Everything that enlarges the sphere of human powers, that shows man he can do what he thought he could not do, is valuable. Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson quote: "The two most engaging powers of an author are to make new..."
The two most engaging powers of an author are to make new things familiar and familiar things new. Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson quote: "Power is not sufficient evidence of truth."
Power is not sufficient evidence of truth. Samuel Johnson

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