Samuel Johnson Quotes on Social
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It is always observable that silence propagates itself, and that the longer talk has been suspended, the more difficult it is to find any thing to say.
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The reciprocal civility of authors is one of the most risible scenes in the farce of life.
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No man is much pleased with a companion, who does not increase, in some respect, his fondness for himself.
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Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble.
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CLUB - An assembly of good fellows, meeting under certain conditions.
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There is in this world no real delight (excepting those of sensuality), but exchange of ideas in conversation.
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I'll come no more behind your scenes, David [Garrick]; for the silk stockings and white bosoms of your actresses excite my amorous propensities.
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A decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization.
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There is nothing which has yet been contrived by man, by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern or inn.
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Wine makes a man more pleased with himself. I do not say that it makes him more pleasing to others.
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Mrs. Montagu has dropt me. Now, Sir, there are people whom one should like very well to drop, but would not wish to be dropped by.
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Sir, I look upon every day to be lost, in which I do not make a new acquaintance.