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Category: Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson | nature

I have always considered it as treason against the great republic of human nature, to make any man’s virtues the means of deceiving him.

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Nature Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson | nature

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.

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Samuel Johnson | music

Of all noises, I think music is the least disagreeable.

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Samuel Johnson | morning

The happiest part of a man’s life is what he passes lying awake in bed in the morning.

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Samuel Johnson | money

There are few ways in which a man can be more innocently employed than in getting money.

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money Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson | money

No money is better spent than what is laid out for domestic satisfaction.

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money Samuel Johnson

You cannot spend money in luxury without doing good to the poor. Nay, you do more good to them by spending it in luxury, than by giving it for by spending it in luxury, you make them exert industry, whereas by giving it, you keep them idle.