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A man may be so much of everything that he is nothing of anything - Samuel Johnson
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"A man may be so much of everything that he is nothing of anything"

- Samuel Johnson

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This quote by Samuel Johnson is a reminder that it is important to focus on one thing in order to be successful. It is easy to become overwhelmed by the many opportunities and possibilities that life presents, but it is important to remember that if we try to do too much, we may end up achieving nothing. Johnson is warning us that if we try to be everything to everyone, we may end up being nothing to anyone. He is encouraging us to focus on one thing and become an expert in that area, rather than spreading ourselves too thin and not achieving anything. This quote is a reminder that it is important to prioritize and focus on one thing in order to be successful.

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Samuel Johnson, Small This quote is written / told by Samuel Johnson between September 18, 1709 and December 13, 1784. He was a famous Author from England. The author also have 150 other quotes.

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