Men more frequently require to be reminded than informed. ✨ Samuel Joh…

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Men more frequently require to be reminded than informed. ✨ Samuel Johnson, Arthur Murphy (1837). The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: With an Essay on His Life and Genius /c by Arthur Murphy, Esq, p.16
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Men more frequently require to be reminded than informed. ✨ Samuel Johnson, Arthur Murphy (1837). The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: With an Essay on His Life and Genius /c by Arthur Murphy, Esq, p.16

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