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Fears of the brave and follies of the wise.
Samuel Johnson
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Samuel Johnson
Age: 75 †
Born: 1709
Born: September 18
Died: 1784
Died: December 13
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Falsehood always endeavors to copy the mien and attitude of truth.
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I wish you would add an index rerum, that when the reader recollects any incident he may easily find it.
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