Quote by Samuel Johnson
The mind is refrigerated by interruption; the thoughts are diverte

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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Some people have a foolish way of not minding, or pretending not to mind, what they eat. For my part, I mind my belly very studiously, and very carefully; for I look upon it, that he who does not mind his belly will hardly mind anything else. – Samuel Johnson

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Prepare for death, if here at night you roam, and sign your will before you sup from home. – Samuel Johnson

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Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad. Acts 26:24 – Bible

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Study to be quiet, and to do your own business. 1 Thessalonians 4:11 – Bible

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Generally young men are regarded as radicals. This is a popular misconception. The most conservative persons I ever met are college undergraduates. The radicals are the men past middle life. – Woodrow Wilson

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