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No government power can be abused long. Mankind will not bear it.
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 the blessings set before you make your choice, and be content.
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Dishonor waits on perfidy. A man should blush to think a falsehood it is the crime of cowards.
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