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Samuel Johnson Quotes

Biography: Samuel Johnson is best known for his dictionary of the English languag... more Biography: Samuel Johnson is best known for his dictionary of the English language, published in 1755. Born in 1709 in Lichfield, England, Johnson was a prolific writer, poet, essayist, and lexicographer. His works include "Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets" and essays in publications like "The Rambler." less
"Every man has a right to utter what he thinks truth, and every other man has a right to knock him down for it"
Tags: Truth, Ethics, Conflict, Individualism, Violence
"The love of life is necessary to the vigorous prosecution of any undertaking"
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Perseverance, Determination, Life
"He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts"
Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Self-awareness, Happiness, Human nature
"Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance"
Tags: Motivation, Success, Perseverance, Determination, Achievement
"Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble"
Tags: Philosophy, Self-awareness, Human nature, Individuality, Psychology
"When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford"
Tags: Inspiration, Exploration, Culture, Travel, Lifestyle
"Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance"
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"To be idle and to be poor have always been reproaches, and therefore every man endeavors with his utmost care to hide his poverty from others and his idleness from himself"
Tags: Struggle, Work ethic, Self-perception, Poverty, Self-deception
"Language is the dress of thought"
Tags: Philosophy, Creativity, Communication, Expression, Metaphor
"Almost every man wastes part of his life attempting to display qualities which he does not possess"
Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Self-awareness, Human nature, Identity
"A man of genius has been seldom ruined but by himself"
Tags: Human nature, Responsibility, Autonomy, Talent, Inner conflict
"No man was ever great by imitation"
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"The greatest part of a writer's time is spent in reading in order to write; a man will turn over half a library to make one book"
Tags: Inspiration, Creativity, Knowledge, Literature, Writing
"Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect"
Tags: Mindset, Learning, Knowledge, Curiosity, Mental strength
"Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel"
Tags: Ethics, Integrity, Patriotism, Criticism, Nationalism
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