Quote by Samuel Johnson
Subordination tends greatly to human happiness. Were we all upon a

Subordination tends greatly to human happiness. Were we all upon an equality, we should have no other enjoyment than mere animal pleasure. – Samuel Johnson

Other quotes by Samuel Johnson

No man will be found in whose mind airy notions do not sometimes tyrannize, and force him to hope or fear beyond the limits of sober probability. – 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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I would point out that Japans proposal at the Versailles Peace Conference on the principle of racial equality was rejected by delegates such as those from Britain and the United States. – Hideki Tojo

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The rights of one sex, political and otherwise, are the same as those of the other sex, and this equality of rights ought to be fully recognized. – Leland Stanford

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The more equality women have, the fairer, more civilized and tolerant society will be. Sexual equality is a lot more effective against terrorism than military strength. – Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

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OK, in all seriousness, I would say I couldnt be in a relationship without equality, generosity, integrity, spirit, kindness and humor. And awesomeness. – Jennifer Aniston

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