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Samuel Johnson
A cucumber should be well-sliced, dressed with pepper and vinegar, and then thrown out.
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Samuel Johnson
Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble.
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Samuel Johnson
As I know more of mankind I expect less of them, and am ready now to call a man a good man upon easier terms than I was formerly.
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Samuel Johnson
Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous mind.
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Samuel Johnson
Do not accustom yourself to use big words for little matters.
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Samuel Johnson
Don't think of retiring from the world until the world will be sorry that you retire. I hate a fellow whom pride or cowardice or laziness drives into a corner, and who does nothing when he is there but sit and growl. Let him come out as I do, and bark.
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Samuel Johnson
Every quotation contributes something to the stability or enlargement of the language.
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Samuel Johnson
Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance.
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Samuel Johnson
If a man does not make new acquaintances as he advances through life, he will soon find himself alone. A man should keep his friendships in constant repair.
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