"Cucumber should be well sliced, dressed with pepper and vinegar, and then thrown out."
"Those who attain any excellence, commonly spend life in one pursuit; for excellence is not often gained upon easier terms."
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Source: Samuel Johnson (1810). “The works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: With An essay on his life and genius”, p.130
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