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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

"He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man"

Tags: Philosophy, Human nature, Identity, Transformation, Existentialism

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

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"The chains of habit are too weak to be felt until they are too strong to be broken."

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"Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful."

Tags: Wisdom, Knowledge, Ethics, Responsibility, Integrity

"The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good."

Tags: Empathy, Compassion, Humanity, Integrity, Kindness

"Friendship, like love, is destroyed by long absence, though it may be increased by short intermissions."

Tags: Love, Relationships, Emotion, Friendship, Consequences

"Memory is the mother of all wisdom."

Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Wisdom, Learning, Life lessons

"Love is the wisdom of the fool and the folly of the wise."

Tags: Wisdom, Love, Insight, Foolishness, Emotional wisdom

"To keep your secret is wisdom; but to expect others to keep it is folly."

Tags: Wisdom, Self-awareness, Relationships, Life lessons, Communication

"If a man does not make new acquaintances as he advances through life, he will soon find himself left alone. A man, sir, should keep his friendship in a constant repair."

Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Personal development, Life lessons, Friendship

"The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today."

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Personal growth, Confidence, Positive thinking

"When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on."

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Resilience, Perseverance, Strength

"Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort."

Tags: Personal growth, Success, Creativity, Happiness, Achievement