Brightness Quote by Samuel Johnson

“Terrestrial happiness is of short duration. The brightness of the flame is wasting its fuel; the fragrant flower is passing away in its own odors.” quote by Samuel Johnson — Download Open image

“Terrestrial happiness is of short duration. The brightness of the flame is wasting its fuel; the fragrant flower is passing away in its own odors.”

Samuel Johnson

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