Samuel Johnson Quotes

English - Author | September 18, 1709 - December 13, 1784

Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.

Samuel Johnson

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The world is like a grand staircase, some are going up and some are going down.

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

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KindnessPowerEvenOurFondness

My dear friend, clear your mind of cant.

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The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.

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Revenge is an act of passion; vengeance of justice. Injuries are revenged; crimes are avenged.

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Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings.

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GreatSelf-ConfidenceFirstRequisite

Praise, like gold and diamonds, owes its value only to its scarcity.

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If your determination is fixed, I do not counsel you to despair. Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance.

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Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

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Bachelors have consciences, married men have wives.

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Agriculture not only gives riches to a nation, but the only riches she can call her own.

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