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What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure.
Samuel Johnson
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Samuel Johnson
Age: 75 †
Born: 1709
Born: September 18
Died: 1784
Died: December 13
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Such is the constitution of Man that labor may be said to be its own re-ward.
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Treating your adversary with respect is giving him an advantage to which he is not entitled.
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