We are more pained by ignorance than delighted by instruction. - Samuel Johnson - Quotesmemo.com

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A half truth, like half a brick, is always more forcible as an argument than a whole one. It carries better.

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Samuel Johnson

We are more pained by ignorance than delighted by instruction.

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The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.

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Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.

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He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.

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Our aspirations are our possibilities.

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Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don't think of retiring from the world, until the world will be sorry that you retire.

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A half truth, like half a brick, is always more forcible as an argument than a whole one. It carries better.

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