In all evils which admit a remedy, impatience is to be avoided, becaus…

Samuel Johnson
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In all evils which admit a remedy, impatience is to be avoided, because it wastes that time and attention in complaints, that, if properly applied might remove the cause. ✨ The Rambler.
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In all evils which admit a remedy, impatience is to be avoided, because it wastes that time and attention in complaints, that, if properly applied might remove the cause. ✨ The Rambler.

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