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Samuel Johnson Quotes:

Ocupation: Writer

Life: September 18, 1709 - December 13, 1784

Birthday: September 18

Death: December 13

The pleasure of expecting enjoyment is often greater than that of obtaining it, and the completion of almost every wish is found a disappointment.

- Samuel Johnson

source: 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.116

topic: Disappointment, Wish, Pleasure, Disappointment In Friends, Disappointment Love, Completion

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