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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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Many need no other provocation to enmity than that they find themselves excelled.
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Turn on the prudent Ant, thy heedful eyes, Observe her labours, Sluggard, and be wise.
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