Those who attain any excellence, commonly spend life in one pursuit; for excellence is not often gained upon easier terms.
Samuel Johnson quote They teach the morals of a whore, and the manners of a dancing master.
Samuel Johnson quote There are goods so opposed that we cannot seize both, but, by too much prudence, may pass between them at too great a distance to reach either.
Samuel Johnson quote There are charms made only for distant admiration.
Samuel Johnson quote The wretched have no compassion, they can do good only from strong principles of duty.
Samuel Johnson quote The world is seldom what it seems; to man, who dimly sees, realities appear as dreams, and dreams realities.
Samuel Johnson quote The true art of memory is the art of attention.
Samuel Johnson quote The return of my birthday, if I remember it, fills me with thoughts which it seems to be the general care of humanity to escape.
Samuel Johnson quote Biography
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