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The future is purchased by the present.

The future is purchased by the present.

Samuel Johnson
Truth, Future
Samuel Johnson, Elizabeth Carter, Samuel Richardson, Catherine Talbot (1809). “The Rambler”, p.94

It may be observed in general that the future is purchased by the present. It is not possible to secure distant or permanent happiness but by the forbearance of some immediate gratification.

Samuel Johnson
Future, May, Forbearance
Samuel Johnson (1784). “The Rambler: In Four Volumes..”, p.99

They who look but little into futurity, have, perhaps, the quickest sensation of the present.

Samuel Johnson
Future, Looks, Littles
Samuel Johnson (1825). “The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.”, p.228

There is little peace or comfort in life if we are always anxious as to future events. He that worries himself with the dread of possible contingencies will never be at rest.

Samuel Johnson
Life, Peace, Future

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