Covered Quote by Samuel Johnson Download Open image “As pride sometimes is hid under humility, idleness if often covered by turbulence and hurry.” — Samuel Johnson ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.2 out of 5 (10 ratings) Copy quoteShare Covered Humility Idleness Ifs Pride Sometimes Turbulence
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Pride is seldom delicate; it will please itself with very mean advantages. — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
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