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James Boswell Quotes

One must be strict even in little things Picture Quote #1

What can he mean by coming among us? He is not only dull himself, but the cause of dullness in others Picture Quote #1

We had some port, and drank damnation to the play and eternal remorse to the author Picture Quote #1

You are a philosopher, dr. Johnson. I have tried too in my time to be a philosopher; but, I don’t know how, cheerfulness was always breaking in Picture Quote #1

Such groundless fears will arise in the mind, before it has resumed its vigour after sleep! Picture Quote #1

I regretted I was not the head of a clan; however, though not possessed of such an hereditary advantage, I would always endeavour to make my tenants follow me Picture Quote #1

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He had no settled plan of life, nor looked forward at all, but merely lived from day to day. Yet he read a great deal in a desultory manner, without any scheme of study, as chance threw books in his way, and inclination directed him through them Picture Quote #1

A companion loves some agreeable qualities which a man may possess, but a friend loves the man himself Picture Quote #1

I have discovered that we may be in some degree whatever character we choose. Besides, practice forms a man to anything Picture Quote #1

If venereal delight and the power of propagating the species were permitted only to the virtuous, it would make the world very good Picture Quote #1

In every place, where there is any thing worthy of observation, there should be a short printed directory for strangers Picture Quote #1

Those who would extirpate evil from the world know little of human nature. As well might punch be palatable without souring as existence agreeable without care Picture Quote #1

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When we know exactly all a man’s views and how he comes to speak and act so and so, we lose any respect for him, though we may love and admire him Picture Quote #1

What a curious creature is man; with what a variety of powers and faculties is he endued; yet how easily is he disturbed and put out of order Picture Quote #1

Melancholy cannot be clearly proved to others, so it is better to be silent about it Picture Quote #1

If a man who is born to a fortune cannot make himself easier and freer than those who are not, he gains nothing Picture Quote #1

The pleasure of gratifying whim is very great. It is known only by those who are whimsical Picture Quote #1

Wine makes a man better pleased with himself. I do not say that it makes him more pleasing to others. Sometimes it does. But the danger is, that while a man grows better pleased with himself, he may be growing less pleasing to others. Wine gives a man nothing. It neither gives him knowledge nor wit; it only animates a man, and enables him to bring out what a dread of the company has presented Picture Quote #1

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Have a sense of piety ever on your mind, and be ever mindful that this is subject to no change, but will last you as long as life and support you in death. Elevate your soul by prayer and by contemplation without mystical enthusiasm Picture Quote #1

I am so fond of tea that I could write a whole dissertation on its virtues. It comforts and enlivens without the risks attendant on spirituous liquors. Gentle herb! Let the florid grape yield to thee. Thy soft influence is a more safe inspirer of social joy Picture Quote #1

A woman’s preaching is like a dog’s walking on his hinter legs. It is not done well; but you are surprised to see it done at all Picture Quote #1

Dr. Johnson... sometimes employed himself in chymistry, sometimes in watering and pruning a vine, and sometimes in small experiments, at which those who may smile, should recollect that there are moments which admit of being soothed only by trifles Picture Quote #1

In an orchard there should be enough to eat, enough to lay up, enough to be stolen, and enough to rot on the ground Picture Quote #1

It is wonderful that five thousand years have now elapsed since the creation of the world, and still it is undecided whether or not there has ever been an instance of the spirit of any person appearing after death. All argument is against it; but all belief is for it Picture Quote #1

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I think there is a blossom about me of something more distinguished than the generality of mankind Picture Quote #1

I argued that the chastity of women was of much more consequence than that of men, as the property and rights of families depend upon it Picture Quote #1

I, who have no sisters or brothers, look with some degree of innocent envy on those who may be said to be born to friends Picture Quote #1

I have seen many a bear led by a man: but I never before saw a man led by a bear Picture Quote #1

O charitable philosopher, I beg you to help me. My mind is weak but my soul is strong. Kindle that soul, and the sacred fire shall never be extinguished Picture Quote #1

My father had declared a predilection for heirs general, that is, males and females indiscriminately... I, on the other hand, had a zealous partiality for heirs male, however remote Picture Quote #1

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One must be strict even in little things (James Boswell Quotes) What can he mean by coming among us? He is not only dull himself, but the cause of dullness in others (James Boswell Quotes) We had some port, and drank damnation to the play and eternal remorse to the author (James Boswell Quotes) You are a philosopher, dr. Johnson. I have tried too in my time to be a philosopher; but, I don’t know how, cheerfulness was always breaking in (James Boswell Quotes) Such groundless fears will arise in the mind, before it has resumed its vigour after sleep! (James Boswell Quotes) I regretted I was not the head of a clan; however, though not possessed of such an hereditary advantage, I would always endeavour to make my tenants follow me (James Boswell Quotes) He had no settled plan of life, nor looked forward at all, but merely lived from day to day. Yet he read a great deal in a desultory manner, without any scheme of study, as chance threw books in his way, and inclination directed him through them (James Boswell Quotes) A companion loves some agreeable qualities which a man may possess, but a friend loves the man himself (James Boswell Quotes) I have discovered that we may be in some degree whatever character we choose. Besides, practice forms a man to anything (James Boswell Quotes) If venereal delight and the power of propagating the species were permitted only to the virtuous, it would make the world very good (James Boswell Quotes) In every place, where there is any thing worthy of observation, there should be a short printed directory for strangers (James Boswell Quotes) Those who would extirpate evil from the world know little of human nature. As well might punch be palatable without souring as existence agreeable without care (James Boswell Quotes) When we know exactly all a man’s views and how he comes to speak and act so and so, we lose any respect for him, though we may love and admire him (James Boswell Quotes) What a curious creature is man; with what a variety of powers and faculties is he endued; yet how easily is he disturbed and put out of order (James Boswell Quotes) Melancholy cannot be clearly proved to others, so it is better to be silent about it (James Boswell Quotes) If a man who is born to a fortune cannot make himself easier and freer than those who are not, he gains nothing (James Boswell Quotes) The pleasure of gratifying whim is very great. It is known only by those who are whimsical (James Boswell Quotes) Wine makes a man better pleased with himself. I do not say that it makes him more pleasing to others. Sometimes it does. But the danger is, that while a man grows better pleased with himself, he may be growing less pleasing to others. Wine gives a man nothing. It neither gives him knowledge nor wit; it only animates a man, and enables him to bring out what a dread of the company has presented (James Boswell Quotes) Have a sense of piety ever on your mind, and be ever mindful that this is subject to no change, but will last you as long as life and support you in death. Elevate your soul by prayer and by contemplation without mystical enthusiasm (James Boswell Quotes) I am so fond of tea that I could write a whole dissertation on its virtues. It comforts and enlivens without the risks attendant on spirituous liquors. Gentle herb! Let the florid grape yield to thee. Thy soft influence is a more safe inspirer of social joy (James Boswell Quotes) A woman’s preaching is like a dog’s walking on his hinter legs. It is not done well; but you are surprised to see it done at all (James Boswell Quotes) Dr. Johnson... sometimes employed himself in chymistry, sometimes in watering and pruning a vine, and sometimes in small experiments, at which those who may smile, should recollect that there are moments which admit of being soothed only by trifles (James Boswell Quotes) In an orchard there should be enough to eat, enough to lay up, enough to be stolen, and enough to rot on the ground (James Boswell Quotes) It is wonderful that five thousand years have now elapsed since the creation of the world, and still it is undecided whether or not there has ever been an instance of the spirit of any person appearing after death. All argument is against it; but all belief is for it (James Boswell Quotes) I think there is a blossom about me of something more distinguished than the generality of mankind (James Boswell Quotes) I argued that the chastity of women was of much more consequence than that of men, as the property and rights of families depend upon it (James Boswell Quotes) I, who have no sisters or brothers, look with some degree of innocent envy on those who may be said to be born to friends (James Boswell Quotes) I have seen many a bear led by a man: but I never before saw a man led by a bear (James Boswell Quotes) O charitable philosopher, I beg you to help me. My mind is weak but my soul is strong. Kindle that soul, and the sacred fire shall never be extinguished (James Boswell Quotes) My father had declared a predilection for heirs general, that is, males and females indiscriminately... I, on the other hand, had a zealous partiality for heirs male, however remote (James Boswell Quotes)

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