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Hand Quotes by Samuel Johnson
- There is reason to suspect, that the distinctions of mankind have more show than value, when it is found that all agree to be weary…
- 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…
- Prosperity's right hand is industry and her left hand is frugality.
- He that floats lazily down the stream, in pursuit of something borne along by the same current, will find himself indeed moved forward; but unless…
- No man was more foolish when he had not a pen in his hand, or more wise when he had
- If a madman were to come into this room with a stick in his hand, no doubt we should pity the state of his mind;…
- Men who stand in the highest ranks of society seldom hear of their faults; if by any accident an opprobrious clamour reaches their ears, flattery…
- Most minds are the slaves of external circumstances, and conform to any hand that undertakes to mould them.
- Luncheon: as much food as one's hand can hold.
- Great abilities are not requisite for an Historian; for in historical composition, all the greatest powers of the human mind are quiescent. He has facts…
- Books that you carry to the fire, and hold readily in your hand, are most useful after all.
- Great abilites are not requisitefor an Historian; for in historical composition, all thegreatest powers of the humanmind are quiescent. He has facts ready to his…
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