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Bravery has no place where it can avail nothing.
Samuel Johnson
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Samuel Johnson
Age: 75 †
Born: 1709
Born: September 18
Died: 1784
Died: December 13
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Lichfield
Staffordshire
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Sleep undisturbed within this peaceful shrine, Till angels wake thee with a note like thine.
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