“When a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, **it concentrates his mind wonderfully**.” — DR. [[Samuel Johnson]] ([Location 2027](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00IX49OS4&location=2027)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[momento-mori]], [[priorities]], [[personal-values]], [[character]] **Source** -- [[202409180132 - B - The Obstacle is the Way]]