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I am a friend to subordination, as most conducive to the happiness of society. There is a reciprocal pleasure in governing and being governed.
Samuel Johnson
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Samuel Johnson
Age: 75 †
Born: 1709
Born: September 18
Died: 1784
Died: December 13
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The peculiar doctrine of Christianity is that of a universal sacrifice and perpetual propitiation.
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No one is much pleased with a companion who does not increase, in some respect, their fondness for themselves.
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He that has too much to do will do something wrong.
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You teach your daughters the diameters of the planets and wonder when you are done that they do not delight in your company.
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