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Distinguished Quotes by Samuel Johnson
- The power, indeed, of every individual is small, and the consequence of his endeavours imperceptible, in a general prospect of the world. Providence has given…
- Men, however distinguished by external accidents or intrinsick qualities, have all the same wants, the same pains, and, as far as the senses are consulted,…
- A generous and elevated mind is distinguished by nothing more certainly than an eminent degree of curiosity.
- Those who have past much of their lives in this great city, look upon its opulence and its multitudes, its extent and variety, with cold…
- "Uisce Beatha" is a compounded distilled spirit being drawn on aromatics, and the Irish sort is particularly distinguished for its pleasant and mild flavour.
- Patience and submission are very carefully to be distinguished from cowardice and indolence. We are not to repine, but we may lawfully struggle; for the…
- When people find a man of the most distinguished abilities as a writer their inferior while he is with them, it must be highly gratifying…
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- Each of the bracelets I wear is from a long trip I've taken. One is from Nicaragua. One is from Nepal. One… — Adam Braun
- The power, indeed, of every individual is small, and the consequence of his endeavours imperceptible, in a general prospect of the world.… — Samuel Johnson
- To be in this business and have tremendous integrity and only make distinguished choices is very tough. — Alec Baldwin
- Conservative, n: A statesman who is enamored of existing evils, as distinguished from the Liberal who wishes to replace them with others. — Ambrose Bierce
- If an elderly but distinguished scientist says that something is possible, he is almost certainly right; but if he says that it… — Arthur C. Clarke
- Therefore the Sage embraces Unity, and is a model for all under Heaven. He is free from self-display, therefore he shines forth;… — Laozi
- What is Moral Courage? It is the ability to distinguish right from wrong and having so distinguished it, be prepared to say… — Sam Manekshaw
- It would be more honourable to our distinguished ancestors to praise them in words less, but in deeds to imitate them more. — Horace Mann