Famous quote by Samuel Johnson

He that fails in his endeavors after wealth or power will not long retain either honesty or courage - Samuel Johnson

"He that fails in his endeavors after wealth or power will not long retain either honesty or courage"

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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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