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Almost every man wastes part of his life attempting to display qualities which he does not possess.
Samuel Johnson
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Samuel Johnson
Age: 75 †
Born: 1709
Born: September 18
Died: 1784
Died: December 13
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The peculiar doctrine of Christianity is that of a universal sacrifice and perpetual propitiation.
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We may have many acquaintances, but we can have but few friends this made Aristotle say that he that hath many friends hath none.
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It seems to be remarkable that death increases our veneration for the good, and extenuates our hatred for the bad.
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Cruel with guilt, and daring with despair, the midnight murderer bursts the faithless bar invades the sacred hour of silent rest and leaves, unseen, a dagger in your breast.
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The specualtist, who is not content with superficial views, harasses himself with fruitless curiosity and still, as he inquires more, perceives only that he knows less.
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I remember very well, when I was at Oxford, an old gentleman said to me, Young man, ply your book diligently now, and acquire a stock of knowledge for when years come upon you, you will find that poring upon books will be but an irksome task.
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He that never labors may know the pains of idleness, but not the pleasures.
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