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If a man does not make new acquaintances as he advances through life, he will soon find himself left alone; read more

If a man does not make new acquaintances as he advances through life, he will soon find himself left alone; one should keep his friendships in constant repair. -Samuel Johnson.

by Samuel Johnson Found in: Friendship Quotes,
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When desperate ills demand a speedy cure,
Distrust is cowardice, and prudence folly.

When desperate ills demand a speedy cure,
Distrust is cowardice, and prudence folly.

by Samuel Johnson Found in: Distrust Quotes,
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Being in a ship is being in a jail, with the chance of being
drowned.

Being in a ship is being in a jail, with the chance of being
drowned.

by Samuel Johnson Found in: Ships Quotes,
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Such is the state of life, that none are happy but by the anticipation of change: the change itself is read more

Such is the state of life, that none are happy but by the anticipation of change: the change itself is nothing; when we have made it, the next wish is to change again.

by Samuel Johnson Found in: Anticipation Quotes,
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The noblest prospect which a Scotchman ever sees is the high-road
that leads him to England.

The noblest prospect which a Scotchman ever sees is the high-road
that leads him to England.

by Samuel Johnson Found in: Scotland Quotes,
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