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When people find a man of the most distinguished abilities as a writer their inferior while he is with them, read more

When people find a man of the most distinguished abilities as a writer their inferior while he is with them, it must be highly gratifying to them.

by Samuel Johnson Found in: Ability Quotes,
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Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

Moderation is commonly firm, and firmness is commonly successful

by Samuel Johnson Found in: Moderation Quotes,
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I fly from pleasure, because pleasure has ceased to please: I am
lonely because I am miserable.

I fly from pleasure, because pleasure has ceased to please: I am
lonely because I am miserable.

by Samuel Johnson Found in: Pleasure Quotes,
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The first years of man must make provision for the last.

The first years of man must make provision for the last.

by Samuel Johnson Found in: Prudence Quotes,
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He who waits to do a great deal of good at once, will never do anything.

He who waits to do a great deal of good at once, will never do anything.

by Samuel Johnson Found in: Charity Quotes,
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