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Quote by Samuel Johnson
Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those

Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble. – Samuel Johnson

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The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. – Samuel Johnson

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Life affords no higher pleasure than that of surmounting difficulties, passing from one step of success to another, forming new wishes and seeing them gratified. – Samuel Johnson

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