Quote by Samuel Johnson
It is dangerous for mortal beauty, or terrestrial virtue, to be ex

It is dangerous for mortal beauty, or terrestrial virtue, to be examined by too strong a light. The torch of Truth shows much that we cannot, and all that we would not, see. – Samuel Johnson

Other quotes by Samuel Johnson

Dont think of retiring from the world until the world will be sorry that you retire. I hate a fellow whom pride or cowardice or laziness drive into a corner, and who does nothing when he is there but sit and growl. Let him come out as I do, and bark. – Samuel Johnson

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Retirement
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Hope itself is a species of happiness, and, perhaps, the chief happiness which this world affords; but, like all other pleasures immoderately enjoyed, the excesses of hope must be expiated by pain. – Samuel Johnson

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The mind is refrigerated by interruption; the thoughts are diverted from the principal subject; the reader is weary, he suspects not why; and at last throws away the book, which he has too diligently studied. – Samuel Johnson

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I have a real passion for many aspects of home lifestyle and beauty. – Rachel Roy

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Beauty is only temporary, but your mind lasts you a lifetime. – Alicia Machado

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I think the beauty looks I most regret are those I was persuaded into. – Dita Von Teese

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Beauty has been democratised. No longer the preserve of movie stars and models but available to all. But while the invitation to beauty is welcomed, it has become not so much an option as an imperative. – Susie Orbach

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Ill never forget my 24th birthday when my tooth got punched out. And for a second I was like, it would be really hilarious if I sold it on eBay. But I cant, thats just too creepy. I dont think I can go there. – Evan Rachel Wood

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I think its best if theres an amendment that goes on the ballot where the people can weigh in. Every time this issue has gone on the ballot, the people have voted to retain the traditional definition of marriage as recently as California in 2008. – Michele Bachmann

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What ever purifies the heart also fortifies it. – Hugh Blair

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You may not be able to change a situation, but with humor you can change your attitude about it. – Allen Klein

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