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London Journal (1763)
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When a man is familiar with many people he must expect many disagreeable familiarizations.
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I think there is a blossom about me of something more distinguished than the generality of mankind.
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We had some port, and drank damnation to the play and eternal remorse to the author.
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The pleasure of gratifying whim is very great. It is known only by those who are whimsical.
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Nobody ever did anything very foolish except from some strong principle.
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James Boswell
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Born:
October 29, 1740
Died:
May 19, 1795
(aged 54)
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