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No man but a blockhead ever wrote except for money.
Samuel Johnson
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Samuel Johnson
Age: 75 †
Born: 1709
Born: September 18
Died: 1784
Died: December 13
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd, Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart, Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.
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The Irish are a fair people: They never speak well of one another.
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Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those who we cannot resemble.
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