(Adversity is) the state in which a man...... Quote by "Samuel Johnson"

(Adversity is) the state in which a man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free from admirers then.
— Samuel Johnson

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The love of life is necessary to the vigorous prosecution of any undertaking.
— Samuel Johnson

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Revenge is an act of passion; vengeance of justice. Injuries are revenged; crimes are avenged.
— Samuel Johnson

Knowledge is of two kinds; we know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it.
— Samuel Johnson

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The wretched have no compassion, they can do good only from strong principles of duty.
— Samuel Johnson

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Nature has given women so much power that the law has very wisely given them little.
— Samuel Johnson

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