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A man of genius has been seldom ruined but by himself.
Samuel Johnson
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Samuel Johnson
Age: 75 †
Born: 1709
Born: September 18
Died: 1784
Died: December 13
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I have adopted the Roman sentiment, that it is more honorable to save a citizen than to kill an enemy.
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Occupation alone is happiness.
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