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Affair Quotes by Samuel Johnson
- It is commonly supposed that the uniformity of a studious life affords no matter for narration: but the truth is, that of the most studious…
- It is unpleasing to represent our affairs to our own disadvantage; yet it is necessary to shew the evils which we desire to be removed.
- Except during the nine months before he draws his first breath, no man manages his affairs as well as a tree. We are inclined to…
- Every man's affairs, however little, are important to himself.
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