Doe Quote by Samuel Johnson
“Good sense alone is a sedate and quiescent quality, which manages its possessions well, but does not increase them; it collects few materials for its own operations, and preserves safety, but never gains supremacy.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Rambler, 1750s, essay series
Good sense maintains stability but does not drive growth or ambition.
In simple terms: Sense keeps things safe but static.
Key Takeaway
Seek boldness beyond caution.
Themes
wisdom
stability
growth
ambition
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
advisory
When to use this quote
- personal finance
- career planning
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
sedate quality
quiescent nature
material accumulation
Questions to Reflect On
- When is prudence insufficient?
- How to balance safety with aspiration?
A Different Perspective
Excess caution can limit achievement.
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