Samuel Johnson Quotes

Almost every man wastes part of his life attempting to display qualities which he does not possess.

Samuel Johnson

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: September 18, 1709 - December 13, 1784

Topics

LifeManAlmostQualitiesHePart

The man is distinguished from the youth by the fact that he takes the world as it is, instead of everywhere fancying it amiss and wanting to improve it, i.e. model it after his ideal; in him the view that one must deal with the world according to his interest, not according to his ideals, becomes confirmed.

Max Stirner

ManYouthWorldViewHimImprove

I really enjoy computer networking.

Matt Mullenweg

NetworkingEnjoyComputerReally

All the kids looked up to my father because he was known to be that dude who knocks people out.

John Singleton

FatherPeopleOutUpBecauseKids

People on a daily basis walk up to me, panic, and tell me something extremely graphic and violent about their life.

Trixie Mattel

LifeDailyWalkPeopleMeTell

The way I try to simplify my job is that I have two lists - I have a list of all the crazy, interesting problems that I get to solve every day or that need to be solved, and I have a crazy list of things I'd like to invent. And I kind of just prioritize them and work my way down, and try to simplify what I do when managing a big company.

Travis Kalanick

WorkDayJobCrazyProblemsDown

Methamphetamine is a hideous drug. Meth makes a person become paranoid, violent, and aggressive - making them a serious threat to society and law enforcement. And maybe more importantly, meth users are a threat to their own children and families.

Dirk Kempthorne

ChildrenLawLaw EnforcementSociety

Jazz musicians have always tended to have cult followings, which is pretty wonderful.

Dianne Reeves

MusiciansJazzAlwaysPrettyCult

I can't switch time zones any more. London is one of my favourite places, but I'm always so zonked that I can't appreciate it. It's like a six-inch sheet of glass between me and Charing Cross Road.

Douglas Coupland

TimeMeRoadAppreciateGlassMore

Every decision I make is, 'How is this helping me become a billionaire?'

Draymond Green

DecisionMeBecomeMakeHelpingHow

I think if you show up and you work hard and you're straightforward, you can always create your own opportunities. I hope I'm right.

Cory Monteith

WorkHopeWork HardOpportunities

If you were shopping for a father, you'd have to take out a serious loan to afford mine. He's the best.

Peter DeLuise

FatherBestShoppingYouSeriousHe

A lot of subjects are untouched by the Indian Television.

Shaheer Sheikh

TelevisionIndianSubjectsUntouched

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