This was a good enough dinner, to be sure but it was not a dinner to ask a man to.
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There can be no friendship without confidence, an no confidence without integrity.Samuel Johnson
If one party resolves to demand what the other resolves to refuse, the dispute can be determined only by arbitration and between powers who have no common superior, there is no other arbitrator than the sword
Samuel Johnson
This world where much is to be done and little to be known.
Samuel Johnson
Is not a patron, my lord, one who looks with unconcern on a man struggling for life in the water, and when he has reached ground encumbers him with help The notice which you have been pleased to take care of my labors, had it been early, had been kind but it has been delayed till I am indifferent, and cannot enjoy it till I am solitary, and cannot impart it till I am known, and do not want it.
Samuel Johnson
He who does not mind his belly, will hardly mind anything else.
Samuel Johnson
PATRON One who countenances, supports or protects. Commonly a wretch who supports with insolence, and is paid with flattery.
Samuel Johnson
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