Quote by Samuel Johnson
Hope itself is a species of happiness, and, perhaps, the chief hap

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

Other quotes by Samuel Johnson

Such is the state of life, that none are happy but by the anticipation of change: the change itself is nothing when we have made it, the next wish is to change again. – Samuel Johnson

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Change
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It is more from carelessness about truth than from intentionally lying that there is so much falsehood in the world. – Samuel Johnson

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Truth
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While grief is fresh, every attempt to divert only irritates. You must wait till it be digested, and then amusement will dissipate the remains of it. – Samuel Johnson

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Broken Hearts
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I think if theres a great depression there might be some hope. – Lawrence Ferlinghetti

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Hope

I think as a rifle platoon and company commander your view is about 1,000 meters in front of you and you hope you can cover that ground and not have to back up and give it up again. – Oliver North

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Hope

Most people like to read about intrigue and spies. I hope to provide a metaphor for the average readers daily life. Most of us live in a slightly conspiratorial relationship with our employer and perhaps with our marriage. – John le Carre

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Hope

I know we cant always know what medical surprises may happen during childbirth. But my hope is to go fully natural – no epidural, no interventions. Wish me luck. – Danica McKellar

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Hope

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Good fathers make good sons. – Author Unknown

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How can you consider flower power outdated? The essence of my lyrics is the desire for peace and harmony. Thats all anyone has ever wanted. How could it become outdated? – Robert Plant

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