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Almost every man wastes part of his life in attempts to display qualities which he does not possess, and to gain applause which he cannot keep.
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Slow rises worth by poverty depressed.
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Poverty has, in large cities, very different appearances; it is often concealed in splendour, and often in extravagance.
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In all pleasure hope is a considerable part.
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A blade of grass is always a blade of grass, whether in one country or another.
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We may have uneasy feelings for seeing a creature in distress without pity; for we have not pity unless we wish to relieve them.
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Distance has the same effect on the mind as on the eye.
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Mutual cowardice keeps us in peace.
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Is not a patron one who looks with unconcern on a man struggling for life in the water, and, when he has reached ground, encumbers him with help?
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Age is rarely despised but when it is contemptible.
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Samuel Johnson (18 September 1709 – 13 December 1784) was an English writer who became one of the most celebrated intellectuals of his time. Born in Lichfield, Staffordshire, he struggled with ill health and financial difficulties for much of his life. His most influential work, 'A Dictionary of the English Language' (1755), was a landmark in English lexicography, defining the vocabulary and spelling of the language. Johnson also produced insightful essays, sermons, poems, and biographies, including 'Lives of the Poets'. He was a central figure in London's literary circles, known for his sharp wit, brilliant conversation, and strong opinions. His life and work were immortalized in James Boswell's 'Life of Samuel Johnson', one of the most important biographies in English literature.