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Grief is a species of idleness. — Samuel Johnson

Letter

Grief is a species of idleness.

Samuel Johnson
1773
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GriefMourning
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Letter
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1773Age of Enlightenment
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Samuel Johnson
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Johnson, Samuel. Letter to Mrs. Thrale. 17 Mar. 1773.

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