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Attempts Quotes by Samuel Johnson
- Long customs are not easily broken; he that attempts to change the course of his own life very often labors in vain; and how shall…
- It is indeed certain, that whoever attempts any common topick, will find unexpected coincidences of his thoughts with those of other writers; nor can the…
- Idleness and timidity often despair without being overcome, and forbear attempts for fear of being defeated; and we may promote the invigoration of faint endeavors,…
- Almost every man wastes part of his life in attempts to display qualities which he does not possess, and to gain applause which he cannot…
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