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" Money and time are the heaviest burdens of life, and... the unhappiest of all mortals are those who have more of either than they know how to use. "
Samuel Johnson
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" Small debts are like small shot; they are rattling on every side, and can scarcely be escaped without a wound: great debts are like cannon; of loud noise, but little danger. "
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" A fly, Sir, may sting a stately horse and make him wince; but, one is but an insect, and the other is a horse still. "
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