Quote by Samuel Johnson
Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those

Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble. – Samuel Johnson

Other quotes by Samuel Johnson

Life must be filled up, and the man who is not capable of intellectual pleasures must content himself with such as his senses can afford. – Samuel Johnson

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I am sorry I have not learnt to play at cards. It is very useful in life: it generates kindness, and consolidates society. – Samuel Johnson

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Sports :: Poker
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He that fails in his endeavors after wealth or power will not long retain either honesty or courage. – Samuel Johnson

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Courage
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Be Yourself
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We all wear masks, and the time comes when we cannot remove them without removing some of our own skin. – André Berthiaume, Contretemps

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No man for any considerable period can wear one face to himself and another to the multitude, without finally getting bewildered as to which may be the true. – Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter

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If God had wanted me otherwise, He would have created me otherwise. – Johann von Goethe

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The strongest force in the universe is a human being living consistently with his identity. – Tony Robbins

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Funny, I dont feel any more powerful today than yesterday. – Jerry B. Jenkins

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My method of helping someone is saying, Wow, you look amazing. Let me help you look even better. I think tearing someone down is an awful thing to do. It has a lasting impression on people. – Carson Kressley

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