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  1. A quotation from Samuel Johnson

    He who has so little knowledge of human nature, as to seek happiness by changing any thing but his own dispositions, will waste his life in fruitless efforts, and multiply the griefs which he purposes to remove.

    Samuel Johnson (1709–1784) English writer, lexicographer, critic
    Essay (1750-04-07), The Rambler, No. 6

    More about this quote: wist.info/johnson-samuel/35246…

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  2. A quotation from Franklin

    Dost thou love Life? then do not squander Time; for that’s the Stuff Life is made of.

    Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
    Poor Richard (1746 ed.)

    More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/15…

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  3. A quotation from Ben Franklin

    Up, Sluggard, and waste not life; in the grave will be sleeping enough.

    Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
    Poor Richard (1741 ed.)

    More info about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/14…

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