The most useful truths are always universal, and unconnected with acci…

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The most useful truths are always universal, and unconnected with accidents and customs. ✨ Samuel Johnson (1804). The beauties of Samuel Johnson: maxims and observations. To which are now added, biographical anecdotes of the doctor, his life [&c.]., p.368
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