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Duration Quotes by Samuel Johnson
- Whatever is formed for long duration arrives slowly to its maturity.
- Man is a transitory being, and his designs must partake of the imperfections of their author. To confer duration is not always in our power.…
- In the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration; whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or…
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