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Distinguish Quotes by Samuel Johnson
- When the original is well chosen and judiciously copied, the imitator often arrives at excellence which he could never have attained without direction; for few…
- Let us take a patriot, where we can meet him; and, that we may not flatter ourselves by false appearances, distinguish those marks which are…
- 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…
- Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don't think of retiring from the world, until the world will be sorry that you retire.
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- A citizen can hardly distinguish between a tax and a fine, except that the fine is generally much lighter. — Gilbert K. Chesterton
- At the extremes it is difficult to distinguish pseudoscience from rigid, doctrinaire religion. — Carl Sagan
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- We must not think that [God] takes no notice of us, when He does not answer our wishes: for He has a… — John Calvin
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