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How few of his friends' houses would a man choose to be at when he is sick.
Samuel Johnson
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Samuel Johnson
Age: 75 †
Born: 1709
Born: September 18
Died: 1784
Died: December 13
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A contempt of the monuments and the wisdom of the past, may be justly reckoned one of the reigning follies of these days, to which pride and idleness have equally contributed.
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Language is the dress of thought and as the noblest mien or most graceful action would be degraded and obscured by a garb appropriated to the gross employments of rusticks or mechanics, so the most heroick sentiments will lose their efficacy
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A newswriter is a man without virtue, who lies at home for his own profit.
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Sleep undisturbed within this peaceful shrine, Till angels wake thee with a note like thine.
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Shakespeare never had more than 6 lines together without a fault.
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Never believe extraordinary characters which you hear of people. Depend upon it, they are exaggerated. You do not see one man shoot a great deal higher than another.
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