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Everybody knows worse of himself than he knows of other men.
Samuel Johnson
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Samuel Johnson
Age: 75 †
Born: 1709
Born: September 18
Died: 1784
Died: December 13
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If the man who turnips cries, Cry not when his father dies, 'Tis proof that he had rather Have a turnip than his father.
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A man who always talks for fame never can be pleasing. The man who talks to unburthen his mind is the man to delight you.
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This merriment of parsons is mighty offensive.
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Tears are often to be found where there is little sorrow, and the deepest sorrow without any tears.
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