There is no arguing with Johnson, for if his pistol misses fire, he knocks you down with the butt end of it.
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Beside the bed where parting life was laid,And sorrow, guilt, and pain, by turns dismayed,
The reverend champion stood.
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Honour sinks where commerce long prevails.
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The twelve good rules, the royal game of goose.
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His conduct still right, with his argument wrong.
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On the stage he was natural, simple, affecting, 'Twas only when he was off, he was acting.
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The king himself has followed her When she has walk'd before.
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