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A am a great friend of public amusements, they keep people from vice. – Samuel Johnson

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Pleasure is very seldom found where it is sought. Our brightest blazes are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks. – Samuel Johnson

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What a strange narrowness of mind now is that, to think the things we have not known are better than the things we have known. – Samuel Johnson

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Cruel with guilt, and daring with despair, the midnight murderer bursts the faithless bar; invades the sacred hour of silent rest and leaves, unseen, a dagger in your breast. – Samuel Johnson

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