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Quote by Samuel Johnson

“He that will enjoy the brightness of sunshine, must quit the coolness of the shade.”

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This compilation encompasses a wide array of Samuel Johnson's works, showcasing his extensive contributions to English literature and language. It includes his seminal dictionary, which is considered a foundational text in the history of lexicography, as well as his essays, poems, and critical reviews. The collection reflects Johnson's scholarly rigor, wit, and profound understanding of the English language. more

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Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson was an English writer, poet, and lexicographer, renowned for his comprehensive English dictionary, 'A Dictionary of the English Language', published in 1755. His distinctive writing style and wit have cemented his place as a significant figure in the history of English literature. more

“If you did something in 1975 that you deeply regret and that you now can recognize as having been profoundly irresponsible, for example, the only way to be lifted out of deep regret and the pain over it is through atonement - through the kind of remorse that leads to genuine atonement, the making of amends, and forgiveness of self and others.”

Ifs Way Kind Self Pain Example Regret Genuine Over It Remorse Irresponsible Atonement Amends Deep Regret

Author:Marianne Williamson

“You can't remove that layer of pain by just saying, "Okay, I'm not going to wallow in it." The only way to remove that layer of pain is to face what it says and to recognize it as the look in the mirror that it is, reflecting the things you did that you wish you hadn't done and the things you didn't do that you wish you had done.”

Way Looks Done Pain Faces Wish Okay Mirrors Remove Layers Reflecting Wish You Just Saying

Author:Marianne Williamson

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