A fly may sting a stately horse and make him wince; but one is but an insect, and the other is a horse still. – Samuel Johnson
Pleasure that is obtained by unreasonable and unsuitable cost, must always end in pain. – Samuel Johnson
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While grief is fresh, every attempt to divert only irritates. You must wait till it be digested, and then amusement will dissipate the remains of it. – 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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