Dr. Samuel JohnsonDr. Samuel Johnson, (1709-1784) English author, poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer

Dr. Samuel Johnson Quote

“Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intelligence.”

Dr. Samuel JohnsonDr. Samuel Johnson
~ Dr. Samuel Johnson
(1709-1784) English author, poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer
The Rambler, 1750-52

Intelligence , Knowledge , Learning , Reason , Science , Self-Reliance , Skepticism

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EGL, LA
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EGL, LA    9/22/06

Of course, but a simple quote.

David L Rosenthal
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    David L Rosenthal    9/22/06

    ...only until everything is known.

    Jack, Greenm OH
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      Jack, Greenm OH    9/22/06

      Curiosity is not just one of the characteristics of a vigorous intelligence, it is the beginning of knowledge. .

      Ken, Allyn, WA
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        Ken, Allyn, WA    9/22/06

        And yet, it killed the cat.

        E Archer, NYC
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        E Archer, NYC    9/24/06

        Always keep questioning.

        Anonymous, Reston, VA US
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        Anonymous, Reston, VA US    9/25/06

        Only the ignorant think they know everything... or even could know everything...

        Mike, Norwalk
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        Mike, Norwalk    11/12/21

        I like it a lot. The occupying statist theocracy infesting this land has shown that the dumbing down of the specie has diminished curiosity in individual sovereignty, inalienable rights, liberty and natural law.

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