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Samuel Johnson Quotes

Samuel Johnson -- Quote #1

Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it. -- Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson -- Quote #2

Our brightest blazes of gladness are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks. -- Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson -- Quote #3

A man ought to read just as inclination leads him for what he reads as a task will do him little good. -- Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson -- Quote #4

Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance. -- Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson -- Quote #5

Language is only the instrument of science, and words are but the signs of ideas. -- Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson -- Quote #6

Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful. -- Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson -- Quote #7

Old age is not a disease- it is strength and survivorship, triumph over all kinds of vicissitudes and disappointments, trials and illnesses. -- Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson -- Quote #8

It is better to live rich than to die rich. -- Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson -- Quote #9

It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier to be sometimes cheated than not to trust. -- Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson -- Quote #10

Round numbers are always false. -- Samuel Johnson

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