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Of riches it is not necessary to write the praise. Let it, however, be remembered that he who has money to spare has it always in his power to benefit others, and of such power a good man must always be desirous.
Samuel Johnson
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Samuel Johnson
Age: 75 †
Born: 1709
Born: September 18
Died: 1784
Died: December 13
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No money is better spent than what is laid out for domestic satisfaction. A man is pleased that his wife is dressed as well as other people, and the wife is pleased that she is dressed.
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No government power can be abused long. Mankind will not bear it.
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Most men are more willing to indulge in easy vices than to practise laborious virtues.
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The happiest conversation is that of which nothing is distinctly remembered, but a general effect of pleasing impression.
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