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Few men survey themselves with so much severity as not to admit prejudices in their own favor.
Samuel Johnson
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Samuel Johnson
Age: 75 †
Born: 1709
Born: September 18
Died: 1784
Died: December 13
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Sleep undisturbed within this peaceful shrine, Till angels wake thee with a note like thine.
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You cannot give me an instance of any man who is permitted to lay out his own time contriving not to have tedious hours.
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Sorrow is the mere rust of the soul. Activity will cleanse and brighten it.
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Was ever poet so trusted before?
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