Round numbers are always false. ✨ Dr. Samuel Johnson (2013). Delphi Co…

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Round numbers are always false. ✨ Dr. Samuel Johnson (2013). Delphi Complete Works of Samuel Johnson (Illustrated), p.8602, Delphi Classics
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