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Those commands of superiors which are contrary to our first duties are not to be obeyed.
Samuel Richardson
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Samuel Richardson
Age: 73 †
Born: 1687
Born: August 19
Died: 1761
Died: July 4
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Those who can least bear a jest upon themselves, will be most diverted with one passed on others.
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There cannot be any great happiness in the married life except each in turn give up his or her own humors and lesser inclinations.
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