Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel. ✨ Offensive Remarks Ar…

Samuel Johnson
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Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel. ✨ Offensive Remarks Are Part of Free Speech by Hilary Hirschfeld, www.smudailycampus.com. October 22, 2008.
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Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God. ✨ Samuel Johnson (1836). Johnsoniana: Or, Supplement to Boswell: Being Anecdotes and Sayings of Dr. Johnson, p.198
To strive with difficulties, and to conquer them, is the highest human felicity; the next is, to strive, and deserve to conquer: but he whose life has passed without a contest, and who can boast neit … ▶
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Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel. ✨ Offensive Remarks Are Part of Free Speech by Hilary Hirschfeld, www.smudailycampus.com. October 22, 2008.

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